In this life we are gifted a soul-compass to navigate through all that dances: water twirling into water, joy and pain in waves that roll — ballets in concentric circles. We are rivers never stepping in their same selves twice. In water-rapids, pearl-white, we flow- resist. The precipice draws closer to the fall. Indefinitely effortless … Continue reading River of life
The Silversword
This is a true story. … There is a plant who can survive in only ash and ice, and the harshest light. They are warriors planted in the sky from the rebel grounds of ocean floors. These plants are known as Silverswords. These plants grow only here. They wear their suits reflecting sunand fight the … Continue reading The Silversword
Pineapples, Cake and Poetry
The Long Way Home : A Pineapple’s Journey Too long Pineapple clung to the juices she was born with. Though she tried to hide the seep of syrup from the rot of flesh that cracked her armor. She knew no magic pill, nor painless shortcut could extend her shelf life any further. And the only … Continue reading Pineapples, Cake and Poetry
I sang
I sang to the wind,it whistled right passed me. I sang to the rain,its rhythm stayed steady. I sang to the sea, its waves carried on. I sang to the birds, they remained in their song. I sang to the earth, “Oh, why aren’t you listening?” Then I paid attention : The earth sang to … Continue reading I sang
I fell in love with Poetry
A love story #prose #poetry I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when I fell in love with Poetry. Somewhere between the summer nights and the carelessness of his hair. Of course, he was a musician with this hypnotizing rhythm and a smile like Chardonnay. Just the way that he knocked at my door that autumn … Continue reading I fell in love with Poetry
Synergy & Seal Haikus
Synergy Before the coral reefs felt pain and the oceans could speak English we were as one,the mountains and I,as were the sea lionsand constellations . Before our spiritscould be sacrificedfor jewels and false images we exhaledwith the ebbing tidesin waves combined of energies . God made usto participateone bodyand one spirit — when stars … Continue reading Synergy & Seal Haikus
Poems on my heart
Five poems My Dearest Crippling Expectations, If I do more will that be moreof what you like? If I contour my armoruntil it’s contorted just right? If I suffer a deathby small paper cutsand fold into yourmost perfect origami will that beenough? At least for tonight? A Love of Learning In loveI’ve : bloomed inirreplaceableburning … Continue reading Poems on my heart
Exquisitely Dressed / Haikus on the Beach
Exquisitely dressed are the shoresthat hem the oceanic abyss: cashmere sands are icedin crystalline fishnet nylons adorned are corsetswith bones of coraland buttonsof tiffany blue diamonds effervescent watersstill bubble upbeneath the foam-trimmed tulle gowns of brackish satinlearn to let goof their most treasured pearls skirts of gelatin pirouettetheir secrets laced in seaweed embraced for love … Continue reading Exquisitely Dressed / Haikus on the Beach
Poems for the Earth
Poetry in celebration of Earth Day 2020
Lullaby
On sailboatswe glissade —ceasing all activity from choppy shores to tranquil watersthat ripple tosimplicity. Boundlessly we float, we restin lovingkindness. Breathing in thesoftened skies we welcomeocean’s lullabies. “Lullabye” cover by Katy Funke https://youtu.be/DR73kyKrTeE Today I wanted to create a special recording project for my friends and family who just had babies or are expecting very … Continue reading Lullaby
