Joy and sadness, my constant elixir. Her presence never escapes my notice. When she smiles, I am as a child. When we part, my heart sighs. I guess I’ll see you next lifetime, Erykah Badu sang. Yet that conviction wanes, every time I call her name. True love never just waits; True love also suffers.Continue reading “Found”
Category Archives: Poetry
Confrontation
Life refuses to bend My dreams refuse to die Accept life’s terms Or walk away… Decisions amid uncertainties Bend life bend Give a little; negotiate in good faith I’m willing to compromise…. Life refuses to bend My dreams refuse to die Accept life’s terms Or walk away… So much at stake Faith, Family, Friends… CanContinue reading “Confrontation”
The Ocean and the Nat!
A quiet, soft wind gently nestled among the ocean waves a Nat came and alited on the wave The ocean did not acknowledge its presence the Nat pinched, cajoled, dived into it Still the ocean remained stoic, refusing to acknowledge its presence the Nat realized it just wasn’t that big a deal to the oceanContinue reading “The Ocean and the Nat!”
Aborted Dreams
Dreams shattered by inactivity they were meant to be mine meant to bless me aborted dreams. Dreams, not yet ready to give birth timing was all wrong, went to the clinic dreams shattered in one instant aborted dreams. Dreams fueled by purpose planned, examined, and broadcast nevertheless, distracted, discouraged, detoured. aborted dreams.Continue reading “Aborted Dreams”
My Dad
He’s not my Son Yeah, he’s mine alright The neighborhood Plumber Committed A mean streak A generous spirit Wise as an Owl Sly as any Fox Defender and Protector A charming smile Fearless Loved and Missed Your Son
