Mysterious Cries

Mysterious cries were heard throughout the mist Disembodied voices arose within my mind A shudder went through me–I thought I felt a kiss Climbing the bluffs, sensing something amiss A chilling, cold shiver crept up my trembling spine Mysterious cries were heard throughout the mist Daylight was waning, clouds were cirrus wisps Twilight nearer, horizon [...]

Broken In Two

Long ago relationship broken in two Years of believing–I thought that I knew Some days time heals no wounds Intimate heart open to you Worrisome thoughts about you ensued Long ago relationship broken in two Cherished feelings turned into blue Unfeeling selfishness took over too Some days time heals no wounds Stunned disbelief was my [...]

Broken Shells

She stood at the edge of the shore’s tideland Staring hard at something that can’t be seen Broken shells and seaweed are etched in the sand Curiously watching, as I’ve heard it firsthand She’s pining for her lover who was lost in the sea She stood at the edge of the shore’s tideland There’s a paleness [...]

My Grandmother’s House Held Dreams

My grandmother’s house held dreams Stacks of old papers there I read Musty, abandoned rooms kept the themes I would steal away upstairs all agleam Creaky, narrow steps led me ahead My grandmother’s house held dreams There was a wrap-around porch with torn screens Where once my father laid his summer’s bed Musty, abandoned rooms [...]