As I recover from a concussion ( please visit my Go Fund Me to learn more ) I thought this week was a good time to explore the audio files I have accumulated on my phone over the year. Often inspiration strikes when I am away from a pen and paper and I can’t typeContinueContinue reading “Spoken Free Verse: Birds Do Not Fly”
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Poetry: Rest
Deer lay in fields of grassBird tucks a beak under wingCat sleeps on the porchwhile Dog lays dreamingof hunting them. For a moment all resta few hours eyes are closedenjoying slumber of the mind
Poetry: Arrow
ArrowV shaped dots in the skyPurpose drivenDirection sureGroup effort How majestic to know
Poetry: River Ink
River Ink Went to the river looking for a poem I found my familiar trail Winding woods that hug the bank Whatcom Creek in August Bushes high and Full of berries, Birds and spiders webs. Grass sways underwater Moving in sync with the river Is this what peace looks like, Melted into movement Tree branchContinueContinue reading “Poetry: River Ink”
Bird Brain
There is a celebrated free concert available to anyone who lives near trees. Songbirds create a relaxing atmosphere, a symphony of background noise that only nature itself could conduct. The soothing effects are almost immediate; a lower heart beat, a happier disposition, and a smile on your face. In the winter my yard is quiet,ContinueContinue reading “Bird Brain”
Poetry: Midnight Banshees
Midnight Banshees Murder of crows chase a raider owl who clutches a black feathered baby in it’s claws They howl behind the homes racing down back streets Caws want justice while talons extinguish life! The Race of the Midnight Banshees; hunters compete with guardians Foul eating foul The fittest, the quickest will feed- only defeatedContinueContinue reading “Poetry: Midnight Banshees”
Poetry: No Marrow
I watch youHoping around the twigs Hanging upside downFrom the tiniest sliver of woodLight and carefreeYet obviously well fedBeautiful colorsLovely song“Be more like the birdsThey don’t worry”, I thinkHow can I when my bonesAre not filled with airBut of heavy marrow?Heavy with duty and plansWeighed down with projectsSlighted by calendar datesAnd numbers that don’t addContinueContinue reading “Poetry: No Marrow”
Bird Brain
Last summer when the Chickadees were returning to my grove, I was inspired to write this little article about birds. One of my favorites from 2010. Enjoy!There is a celebrated free concert available to anyone who lives near trees. Songbirds create a relaxing atmosphere, a symphony of background noise that only nature itself could conduct.ContinueContinue reading “Bird Brain”
Bird Brain
There is a celebrated free concert available to anyone who lives near trees. Songbirds create a relaxing atmosphere, a symphony of background noise that only nature itself could conduct. The soothing effects are almost immediate; a lower heart beat, a happier disposition, and a smile on your face. In the winter my yard is quiet,ContinueContinue reading “Bird Brain”
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