Fly Free Would that I might fly the nest south to be a snowbird escaping winter’s cold and bask in sunshine sprinkling her diamonds on crystal waters Where gentle breezes ruffle feathers and I might preen in the warmth of her fire Would that I be free from this frigid prison and flap my wingsContinue reading “Fly Free”
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Free as a Bird
Free as a Bird I run like the wind, for my wings are clipped My spirit beaten, but it is not dead and you cannot kill it This bond was unexpected and fierce A connection steeped in culture With deep feelings Strong like the Oak But you must know I will never be your possessionContinue reading “Free as a Bird”
Free At Last
Free At Last As night turned into day the light in the dingy room depressed me more and I slipped beyond gloom Overcome with sadness my feelings I tried to repress Teardrops fell from my eyes and I was clearly in distress Through my moments of crazy I saw the parcel on the floor ItContinue reading “Free At Last”
Freedom
Freedom did not come easy She fought hard for what was truly hers Stolen from her with his lying words feeding her ego Promising a fantasy She could not recall When it happened One day he had control and he ruled her world Her voice stolen and thoughts buried deep unable to share This the beginningContinue reading “Freedom”
Mosaic
Mosaic This is where I want to be With people eager and free Different looks and colored hair Seems a place where we can share A diverse cultural melting pot We get to see what each other’s got Learning to respect our neighbors and appreciating their labors New colors, sights and sounds Different foods toContinue reading “Mosaic”
Deviate
Trucking along the road Disregarding life’s load Taking advantage of the free ride Letting someone else be the guide Never to deviate from the course Using another as the centrifugal force Having lost all sense of being You are now merely sightseeing A shadow of your former self Resembling an object on a mantle shelf Continue reading “Deviate”
Nature’s Gift
The cooling breeze was welcome An antidote to the sweltering day Giving way for an enjoyable walk Along the front of the bay Pelicans sitting on the pilings Watching the fish brought from the boats Patiently waiting for scraps To guzzle down their throats Rounding the marina Observing the luxury on display A family posingContinue reading “Nature’s Gift”
Poetry For Healing 