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Category Archives: Poetry
Supper at Emmaus (Caravaggio)
It is a simple scene. Three men served a supper By the innkeeper. Astonishment on two faces, Curiosity on another. Serenity on the fourth As he blesses the food on the … Continue reading
Japanese Spring (Tanka)
Soaring swallows swirl In the bright blue spring sunshine. Renewal is here. Snowdrops burst white from their sleep, Fresh leaves on the willow tree. Joy swells in my heart. I dance in the green garden. Peonies bloom pink, Tall bamboos … Continue reading
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The Tree of Wire
Wire © IWM (Art.IWM ART 2705) The Tree of Wire Why did you let this happen Paul? Not my fault my friend you know how I feel. Look at all this wire all over me what’s it’s point. I’m not … Continue reading
The Lodgers
Ghosts waggle their spectral fingers at me, all day, every day. Their thin smiles linger in sunlit rooms, their empty eyes stare at me from each mirrored surface. At night I hear their faint shufflings under attic eaves, their mouse-squeaks … Continue reading
Aftermath
After the storm, a calmness will lay its cloak upon the earth. In a time of uncertainty and fear we must pull together. We must be strong with the strength of angels. Already, this time of terror has brought out … Continue reading
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Dwelling in the past brings solace and rest
Dwelling in the past brings solace and rest, The days of youth and deeds of derring do, Source of consolations for the final test. Memories of old friends, times of the best Such wonderful mates, so solid and true. Dwelling … Continue reading
A Picture Shows a Thousand Wounds
A Picture Shows a Thousand Wounds I am a messenger showing true facts The landscape of youth being hit hard I will report back to the world real acts I will … Continue reading
Convent School Memory
Among the pea sticks and neat rows of veg A nun stoops low to tend the shooting plants. A girl looks on, unseen beyond the edge Of this bucolic scene, caught in the slant Of late spring sunlight glancing through … Continue reading
Two Acrostics – Together and Change
Together Together you run hiding the pain One outstretched hand Guides and points the way En er gy dissipates Together they stumble, crawl, clamber to safety Heroes Every last one Re mem be red Change Come on everybody How come … Continue reading
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Troubled Borders
Trouble is about on all the borders Rising uncertainties in an unseen war Occupying our very ways of order Unlike disaster never seen before Bringing all areas into a shut down Life decisions now decide to be strange Everybody must … Continue reading
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