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Summer of ’74

Summer of ’74 It was spitting rainin the heavy morning airBig fat drops Spotting the pavement in polka dotted flair Hotter than a stolen tamaleThat summer of ‘74Sweltering days passingslower than molassesUntil you could take it no more Irritable and sweatyNo energy for muchTempers flared oftenAmong lovers and kinwho could barely touch Finally, the heavens openedand we danced in theContinue reading “Summer of ’74”

Market

Market From the mouths of children Breathing white smoke The chill of the day already Covered by an invisible cloak As if filled with tears The gathering dark clouds Ready to burst with rain Over the swelling crowds Sounds of the street As day fills with life Echo in the cold winds That can sliceContinue reading “Market”

Flower and Flour

Flower and Flour Flowers in the rain showers Drinking their wine Soaking in the goodness Drenching the vine Flowers for senses Pleasing the eyes and nose Calla Lilies, Freesias And the red, red, rose Flowers for healing Lavender and Eucalyptus Remedies for ailments From fruits of the citrus Flour from corn and wheat Rye andContinue reading “Flower and Flour”

Time

Time Time placed in a bottle Saved for a rainy day Remembrances sweet A familiar scent Jogging a memory A feeling of foreplay Slowing down To savor the taste Of delicious sentiments Dancing in the mind Toying with the senses Having thoughts unchaste Traveling back to that time Bringing certain joy to the heart MuchContinue reading “Time”

Rendezvous

Rendezvous Lightly falling rain soaking her hair Excited she moved quickly Anticipating Feeling the chill of the night air Branches hanging low snagging her dress Oblivious to the elements Extremities turning numb Her zealous thoughts she could not repress Sheltering under the trees he saw her running toward him In all her beauty even disheveledContinue reading “Rendezvous”