Category Archives: Poems

Burned

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

I saw your puffy lips, stubbles for your hair; I looked into your eyes, to the soul still dwelling there I listened to your sister tell how three assaulted you, had tied you to a tree and with fire had burned you through … Continue reading →

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Structures Fail

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

Structures fail when that which once held them together dissolves and falls away So it is with roads and bridges, corporations, governments and peoples When structures fail the world as we know it comes to an end as society crashes … Continue reading →

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Footsteps in the Distance

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Footsteps in the distance, I don’t know what they mean; I’m opening my windows and cleaning out my screens I thought I’d heard it all before; I thought I knew the score, but footsteps in the distance tell me there … Continue reading →

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Barrow-downs

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

Autumn leaves in the sunlight golden hues all around Rising mists in the moonlight make me think of Barrow-downs Mysteries long forgotten myths that lie still unfound tales that bring great wonder make me think of Barrow-downs The smoke of … Continue reading →

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Wandering Willie*

Posted on June 13, 2009 by

“The cows must look after themselves for I have work to do,” said Ranald as he ran to search for wandering Willie, the loon Wild Willie had taken Davie without even asking to, along with his highland bagpipes upon which … Continue reading →

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Transition to Truth

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

He rises from the sea of mankind; they’re all the same with seven loathsome heads, ten fearful horns of dread Speaking blasphemy he comes, always without shame his seven loathsome heads exalt the living dead He talks religion as a … Continue reading →

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Derecho*

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

Derecho, a word I’d never heard though I’ve lived fifty years and more Whose devastation left this nation of Missouri far more poor tearing trees up from their roots splitting ancient oaks in two throwing hundred-year-old timber as if it … Continue reading →

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You Shine

Posted on May 15, 2009 by

Like a prism or sparkling jewel, rarest of emerald, ruby, crystal Like a diamond rainbow sun or a radiant sapphire glistening one Like the glory of glimmering stars you shine as the Mother of all that are ours! (To my wife … Continue reading →

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Nothing is Real

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

“What is truth?” a ruler once asked the wisest man in the world, and the wise man answered not. “What is truth?” he asked again and the wise man only stared. “What is truth?” the ruler demanded, but the wise … Continue reading →

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Tiny Minds

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

Tiny minds in puny brains puking venom to cause him pain Can’t see beyond their selfish heads this little child brings them dread And so they shout before they think; forsaking love they only stink. (Note: this is a response to all the mean-spirited people … Continue reading →

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