Chickadee

Chickadee The sun rises with crimson and gold flairwith scent of lilacs on the morning breeze.Sweet chickadee sings and darts through the air,landing with grace in weeping willow tree. She is the sunshine that lights up my life,my reason for being, my heart’s delight.Sweet chickadee eases my pain and strife,  her radiant smile, a beautifulContinue reading “Chickadee”

Lost At Sea

The author shares a reflective poem, inspired by Dylan Thomas, about feeling lost and confronting mortality, amplified by the absence of their father during the holiday season. They express sadness over other familial losses in recent years, but shares preparation for a joyous Christmas, offering balance to the melancholy sentiment. Current weekend plans are shared, including home-cooked meals, outdoor decorating, and running outdoors.

Just Like the Stars

Just Like the Stars She rose with the dawn, spreading smiles,Laughter and song carried for miles.Her voice, a beacon from afar…Her eyes were bright, just like the stars. She danced across the astral planes,Neptune’s fog and Jupiter rains.Twirling beyond Venus and Mars…Her eyes were bright, just like the stars. Cold silence broke deep in theContinue reading “Just Like the Stars”

The Whispering Wind

The Whispering Wind When night falls with pain and sorrowand I’m feeling cold and hollow,in the midst of anxiety,the whispering wind comforts me. Hear the caress of windchime ringsas the lonely mockingbird sings.While pondering my destiny,the whispering wind comforts me. Now as my restless spirit roams,guide me to my heavenly home,and when the rain fallsContinue reading “The Whispering Wind”

Whistle of the Train

Whistle of the Train I can hear your voice calling me,a gentle breeze across the sea,in the mourning dove’s sad refrain,with every whistle of the train. As tracks of hot tears stain my face,my heart longs for your warm embrace,a balm that soothes this endless painwith every whistle of the train. The candlewick is burningContinue reading “Whistle of the Train”

Unbroken

Unbroken Ihoverin darknesslooking for lightthe minutes tick bywaiting with bated breathcountdown to imminent deathfrom the graveyard, the spirits cryhanging in the icy air of nightreality shines, eyesight to the blindshivering as memories cloud my mindleaving my loneliness unbrokenheart ravaged by words unspokenhold on ‘til the bitter endmy spirit shall transcendstanding in the fraywith the heart-feltpromiseContinue reading “Unbroken”

Light Fading

Light Fading Twilight is falling,autumn breeze blowing.Past the honeysuckle bushes,my tired feet are slowing. My breath comes in gaspsunder periwinkle skies.Can you see the light fadingwhen you look into my eyes? Is this how it will gowhen we get to the end?Will you take one last glimpseand let my spirit ascend? Will you hold meContinue reading “Light Fading”

Lines in the Sand

Lines in the Sand The wind blew coldThe moon grew oldAnd just where did our time go?In void of grayYou slipped awayWhere all cloaked emotions flow… Inhale the breezeOf churning seasAs hope scatters across land.I stand aloneHand clasping stoneAnd I draw lines in the sand… I drew you lines in the sand,Lines in the sand…Continue reading “Lines in the Sand”

Weightless

Weightless Twilight callingscent of jasmine in the airstarlight fallingsilver strands upon my hair. You take my handpull me close against your chestlove is dawningmy fretful spirit cannot rest. See the ambient moon risinghigh up in the nightand my heart aches for freedomto dance in the amber lightto spread my wings and take flightholding onuntil dawnwhenContinue reading “Weightless”

Promise of the Rose

Promise of the Rose A promised green garden withers to seed, Dried petals scattered on the barren ground. Silent anguish as the crimson rose bleeds, Grief carried on the wind without a sound. Tears burn a path when hope has slipped away, Hot crystals sparking precious memories. The fragrance of the summer jasmine sway, TheContinue reading “Promise of the Rose”