The Visitors

by | Dec 7, 2022 | Poetry

I wish it was a wildfire Instead of these crazy ghosts Their movements–clean, clear and sharp Precise as musical notes We were fooled by their beauty And enchanted by their grace The wildfire never began Yet the ghosts commenced their chase Didn’t know what they...
The Unasked Question

The Unasked Question

by | Jul 9, 2021 | Creative Writing, Poetry

I believe you love me! But will you be my friend? You will lay with me; But will you touch me? You listen to my words; But do you want to understand? I know you want to be with me; But can you forgive me when I’m wrong? You share my laughter and joy; But can you...
The Athlete

The Athlete

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Creative Writing, Poetry

His soul lay naked in the sun. He reached for more but there was none. He grimly reached again, And became a man. A tree fell. Branches splintered and snapped. His spirit screamed with tiring pain. Thoughts of limits flushed from his brain. Others found golden wealth,...
Race Against Death

Race Against Death

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Creative Writing, Poetry

Knotted muscles kept pace A runner led the race Wind and sweat cooled his chest He approached the crest. A downward slope, then hill Cold fatigue fought his will “Where is the finish line?” Surely in a short time. He concentrated ahead Then thoughts of pain were dead...

A Moment

by | May 4, 2020 | Poetry

He sank to the ground on a small hill nestled in the mountains His body and mind relaxed. The only sound was a soft whisper caused by a light breeze brushing through the tall grass. It touched his skin. His thoughts escaped the capsules of words and drifted through...