Slow Drive
The rain falling calmly on the leaves resembles a nighttime drive with you. Like the peace that surrounds our words, loud laughs. Not a worry. A couch conversation in a crowded room. A few more laughs and I can only hear you.
Beauty
Of Myra
It’s important to find the beauty hidden in the ugliest times. To find the lake hiding behind the castle is a good place to begin. Snow-capped hills fill the void between the towers and the sky. And fog wraps the fortress walls inviting only the curious. The shadows from the spires paint the lake in … Read more
J. J. Newberry Co.
Among the laughter filling up the air with smiles, this beautiful woman sits smirking at the end of the table. Aged and tired, she recalls the times of 20 years prior, looking to see if I could remember. How could I forget? 61 and 4, our trips to the store were magical. Spoiled I was, … Read more
The Lack
Three times not enough to remind me of candy-filled rooms and flying whistles. Of how warm the notes look during Christmas time in the park. I don’t see you past the yellow leaves. I once surrendered to dazzling lights and carousel music. Looking to see it once again. A pat on the back is all … Read more
The Search
I placed the curse on my search with expectations set disastrously high. Remember the playground days of cute smiles and sandy eyes. Perhaps I own the fault for looking for one who understands the electricity in the chord and twilight sky. My eyes must stay open to all. Maybe I need to close them for … Read more
Scribble
I swear it smells like autumn, with warm days that turn into chilled nights. Earth make up your mind. But I’m loving the potential, for a calm November evening, and the peaces of December, which fall like snowflakes in my palms.
Canvas
I kick the sand forward as the sun opens its eyes. I must hurry while we’re still suspended in time. You bring a beauty that all can admire, It’s getting close to the smell of spices, blended in with cold noses, family. I want it wrapped up. Your laugh rings warmer than the blanket. The fog … Read more
If I act a little strange
Did you read my mind? I sweat out the thoughts that night. But our smiles overshadowed what was really going on. More than expected. Reality from thoughts. Sort of shocked and shy. I hope you didn’t mind. Fiery when it counts. Sweet like an Otter Pop on a hot day. Careful and without a care. … Read more
Spray
Surround me with the sea breeze. Sun sets quietly beneath my feet. Spin and spin! I see glimpses of beauty hiding behind the grains of sand in the air.While sea birds dance, their silhouettes fly. The sun is so beautiful when it’s shy.
Slight of Hand
Turn off the house lights. Sip the wine. Dark club sounds brush her by. This is life. In slow motion I walk in. In the handshake, a hint of sin. Maybe she has an idea. No, she doesn’t have a clue of what I love to do with a flick of the wrist. The magic … Read more