Two moons beyond the twinkling sea Little brother Who waited for big sister to tire of adult distraction And dance as siblings do When they're too young to collect trappings (Aside from bruises) Two moons Two siblings dancing Naked in the dust of space © 2019
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Found Poem: “The Gardener” – Day 29 of National Poetry Month
As long as the roots are not severed All is well And all will be well In the garden In the garden The trees are strong my lord Their roots go deep Could you please tell me where I can find a garden to work in? There is much to be done during the winter … Continue reading Found Poem: “The Gardener” – Day 29 of National Poetry Month
“The Storm” – Day 14 of National Poetry Month
The hurricane has crossed the street. The hurricane has crossed the street. He doesn’t look both ways. He stomps his awful feet. The hurricane has crossed the street. The hurricane is down the block. He’s moving closer up the block. We watch the windows, Check that all the doors are locked. The hurricane comes quickly … Continue reading “The Storm” – Day 14 of National Poetry Month
“In My Bleak Midwinter” – Day 8 of National Poetry Month
Modeled after "A Christmas Carol" aka "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Christina Rossetti, 1872 In the bleak midwinter Burning sun made blaze; Earth cracked dry as corpses; Water lost to haze; Snow forgotten; snow, what snow? Frozen brow and nose In the tundra of winter lost Long, long ago. Our charge, heaven entrusted, Earth could … Continue reading “In My Bleak Midwinter” – Day 8 of National Poetry Month
The Favoring Wind 