Thursday, July 28, 2011

This Day (a haiku)

A long, busy day
ending with community
and rich poetry.


7/28/2011

Sunday, July 24, 2011

This Weekend (a haiku)

Truly blessed weekend,
sharing poetry with friends
in the summer heat.


7/24/2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Look Within

As I look into the mirror,
I view myself
with fresh eyes;

I take in
my wavy hair and
the light in my
mahogany eyes,

I take in
the marks left by
blemishes, for they
co-exist with the glow.

I take a good view
of myself as I venture
into my soul,

For to know yourself,
you must look within.


7/23/2011

Inspired by 'Chicago Poet' by Carl Sandburg


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Cadence (a haiku)

Your sweet cadence sings
calmly in the morning light,
rising me from sleep.


7/19/2011

Rise (a cinquain)

Sometimes
we feel alone,
yet the struggle ties us
together, strengthening our souls.
We rise.


7/19/2011

Monday, July 18, 2011

Gifts

I love them for
finding what
I can't find,

Those little
treasures hidden
within daily
life,

Such moments
are lying there
like precious gifts,
waiting to be
unwrapped.


7/18/2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Saturday Night (a haiku)

A cool summer breeze
courses through the night sky, lit
by the waning moon.


7/16/2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Relief (a haiku)

The blistering rays
beat down on this summer day.
Night time brings relief.


7/12/2011

Monday, July 11, 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011

Strands (a haiku)

Stories are woven
every day, rich tales revealed
in colorful strands.


7/8/2011

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Caylee (a cinquain)

Dear child,
justice has yet
to be served in your name.
Your soul shines down on us, precious
angel.


7/5/2011

Monday, July 4, 2011

Connected

One moment she
connects with another,

Sharing wishes and
dreams;

The next moment,
the connection is severed

And the silence
comes quick.

Her sanctuary feels
barren;

Removed from gentle words
and warm embraces,

The isolation is
overpowering.

She feels overwhelmed
by this absence

Until another
emerges from the dark;

A gentle hand
reaches for hers,

A calm voice
soothes her injured soul;

Kindred spirits connect
through trying times,

Supporting each other.


7/4/2011

Vibrant Flower

From a stark background
life emerges;

Ruby and violet
bursts forth,

Ivory-tipped tendrils
reaching toward the sky.

A creature shadowed
in darkness

Rests within its center,
bathing in its light.


7/3/2011

Weathered in Time

The worn brick
and weathered layers
tells a story

That reaches back
in time, a tale
as infinite as

The endless waves
crashing onto shore;
a hand reaches

Ever so gently to
touch the sun-burned
walls, eager to

Listen and learn.


7/03/2011