Dry as a Bone Sun bleaching bones to a brilliant white Carcass long gone In 120 degrees Fahrenheit Separated from his herd Some time ago Never seeing them again He headed to the oxbow The stream had dried up Nothing left to drink Wandering aimlessly He had to think Planetary conditions harsh His skin burningContinue reading “Dry as a Bone”
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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”
One Liner Wednesday
In response to Linda Hills’s One Liner Wednesday
Senses of Summer
The scent of gardenias Floating on late afternoon air Sweetly fragrant and tender Nothing can compare Spanish Moss hanging in dreadlocks On the old Rastafarian Oak Summer warmed earth No need for a hooded cloak Monarchs fluttering here and there Squirrels flying from tree to tree Water trickling over rocks Babbling stream to the seaContinue reading “Senses of Summer”
Longing
Longing through her tears She sees the child with no fears A vision in a dress of blue A pretty ribbon in her hair A photo taken with care Capturing the early morning hue Standing by her mother with pride Family dog sitting on the other side She looks lovingly at the image Yearning forContinue reading “Longing”
Poetry For Healing 