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 typeContinue reading “Spoken Free Verse: Birds Do Not Fly”
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Poetry: Rest
Deer lay in fields of grass Bird tucks a beak under wing Cat sleeps on the porch while Dog lays dreaming of hunting them. For a moment all rest a few hours eyes are closed enjoying slumber of the mind
Poetry: Arrow
Arrow V shaped dots in the sky Purpose driven Direction sure Group 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 branchContinue 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,Continue 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 defeatedContinue reading “Poetry: Midnight Banshees”
Poetry: No Marrow
I watch you Hoping around the twigs Hanging upside down From the tiniest sliver of wood Light and carefree Yet obviously well fed Beautiful colors Lovely song “Be more like the birds They don’t worry”, I think How can I when my bones Are not filled with air But of heavy marrow? Heavy with dutyContinue 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 couldContinue 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,Continue reading “Bird Brain”
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