Who am I ? All those travails, which one will open the womb from which I first felt? I need a glimpse of my purpose, a fingered map to my destiny. Who am I ? The things and people that I surround myself with, beautiful and comfortable – My failures, do they tell anything toContinue reading “Identity”
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No Roller Coasters Anymore
Sometimes dreams die We wave them off At the end, when we can’t hold them anymore I can’t change or won’t change Praying doesn’t change The choice was made Silent tears fall down Emotions are dried and shriveled I have no more passion No more roads or too many But my legs are crippled IContinue reading “No Roller Coasters Anymore”
Why I Love Math
Math is a one seed plus 4 years equals many peaches It is reliable without a regard The ants follow it one by one Math teaches both bounty and scarcity by input Math is also secretive – Traveling into black holes and compounding its way into the depths of the ocean Math contemplates the serenading musicContinue reading “Why I Love Math”
Traveling to the Stars
Up above, out of reach, beyond the silence Lies beauty, majesty, dancing starlight, and the mirror of ambition What is my purpose in going on such a journey? No easy answers or sage advice can prepare Will the innumerable giant sentinels of heaven’s gate, Whom, keep the vigil for craven fools, who boast of theirContinue reading “Traveling to the Stars”
Everywhere, All Around, Mirror
Lost souls digging in the shadowed night Weeping silently, their tear stain, red Whose sight has closed to the stars above Their tales all empty and bromidic Bring them up once more to the skies Where the eagles and the angels fly Burn off the crusty scales of confabulation Teach them to witness the miraculousContinue reading “Everywhere, All Around, Mirror”
Here Be Dragons
Just around the corner, just around the bend, Are some dragons, fairies, goblins, or little men I know they are there, I’ve seen them before They fill up my day dreams and make me long for more Where do I go, what must I do, to make these little imps follow my tune, They wildlyContinue reading “Here Be Dragons”
Fort Night
Do you remember the wild adventures that took us far away? Stepping into a world full of monsters and magic and mayhem All we had to do was enter our fortress and away we would go Shot right off without a backward glance or thought of home How long we stayed there, caught in ourContinue reading “Fort Night”
Child Abuse Undercover
All those happy children hanging on the wall Who knew they fell off when the truth came to call Hidden under picture frames they are hollowed out inside But everyone has a smile on them when strangers come to spy Oh what they would see if they studied deep within But years will go byContinue reading “Child Abuse Undercover”
Battle Cry
I sharpen my weapon and grit my teeth as the battle nears. My heart pounds and I hear the roar of justice on the wind. My shield is strong and my purpose is clearly marked out. I am hungry as I march toward my enemy with vengeance in my heart. I revel in the huntContinue reading “Battle Cry”
Umbrellas Flying Through the Air
Have you ever had your umbrella take off in your hands billowing up into the sky toward the storm coming up to catch and dilutes its water on you? Umbrellas, those naughty flappers No allegiance, they fly off laughing Twirling in the wind like dancers taunting Though one chases them they can never truly tameContinue reading “Umbrellas Flying Through the Air”
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