Footsteps in the sand Walking from sea to land No clue from where they came Whether different or the same In their path faded proof that I too exist But lost in thought hints of me all but missed Waters cleansing return will leave no trace Never knowing their thoughts nor seen their face All…
Category: Words and Pictures
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 16
From afar we look the same Fly gracefully high and glide the winds Up close to them bestowed all fame On inspection my reputation dims Perched in tree perceived more regale Than daring clutch to cliff face rocks Even with bald head glory to golden eagle For me disdain for red head mocked All rights…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 15
Warmed by sun as days go long Earth blanket hides me from eyes view My head is raised when snow is gone Life unique newly found by you Though I blossom with each passing day All around beauty is quickly cloned Fortunate your path came my way When your eyes could see me alone …
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 14
Laura’s walk Laura takes us past streams of blue Guiding friends old and new Sun shines down contented six well met Along the shore we start our trek Take in views of swans gracefull glide As boats rock gently from side to side Images reflected doubles our delight Winding path reveals more beauty to our…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 13
Once I sailed the oceans deep Below the crew rested easy in their sleep Ever returning safely back to land Captain seeking lighted bean avoided hidden sand —- Rode the waves from Neptune’s fork Sails filled with wind mast stalwart Crossed the seas and round the capes Over ocean and through the straights —-…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 12
Anticipation Clouds withdraw allowing sun to hearten As shadows fade with rising curtain Dead leaves removed by wind shaking branches Shores wiped clean by flowing streams new dances Trees gaze at their own reflections At their best to gain affection Birds on water and flying high give pause Then gift approval with flapping wings applause To…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 11
On first glance a creature awkward Walking on stilts falling forward White wispy hair in disaray One with too many years past away When call is heard all blood curdles How does one overcome such hurdles Yet spirit of dragons live in my soul Shadow like night when soaring wings unfurl As ancient kin from…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 10
Those below search a reason for their lives While so far above I am free to glide No time for love but too soon to hate Believe themselves master of their fate Having lost connection to their soul Can they find the path to higher goal Eyes turned down so little do they see Feet…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 9
I stand on hill with centuries to remember All that I’ve have seen of pain and wonder Sadness so deep boughs sagged to cellar Spirits lifted high that branches touched the stars Back to Back men safely rested weary hearts Lovers left their mark still etched in my bark In the branches birds made homes on…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 8
At end of day to the woods I went walking Where ancient beings forced to stay unable to return With corner turned in the shadows feel them lurking Who envy you who walks with shining light they yearn Hear the wind moaning or some creature growling From whence and what is this sound displaced High…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 7
On the day you went away Darkness fell as if end of day The clouds let loose the rains As tears down from heaven came Boughs drooped with sadness weight Earth’s heart drummed each drops crashing fate On the day when you had flown The world conspired to make me feel alone All rights…
NaPoWriMo April Month of Poetry Apr 6
I tried to catch the wind today Presence felt but eye unseen Swirling round the grasses sway TipToe Skipping form ripples on the stream Branches bow to breezes passing through Presence felt but eluding touch Familiar spirit you thought you knew Despite all effort will not be clutched Waking dream leaves no trace Presence felt but keeping…
