Breaking out and in..

The winter is clinging to the ground The piles of snow are melting But they visibly take up space I am ready and need the ground around To wake up and take over Now it really retreats We have slept away in our homes Day has been covered In silencing snow The sun is heating... Continue Reading →

So far, from now on…

Photo by John Chan Through many dangers toils and snares I have already come I have gained wisdom From the lessons of life Very blessed am I My eyes scan, search and study My ears listen And my words are more careful now Words can burn like timber Or build like wood and stone Wanting... Continue Reading →

The Storm Rages

PART I Nothing is the same as it was It's like a bad car accident After which, can you walk Can you even dream to run Your mind blows How do you understand  The drama plays out No one can direct this play It comes when it will It won’t go when you want Everybody... Continue Reading →

Fragile, Handle with Care

"Mine Eyes Have Seen" by Sarah Hale Folger Waking up in a sweat Her heart racing, the pulsing of blood running though her veins She hears a train in her head Taking in her surroundings she assesses She is in a safe place, no reason to fear Barefoot she walks to the window and climbs... Continue Reading →

Words & Deeds

Photo by Arthur Brognoli on Pexels.com They are like a stream that flows One plus one equals two Words add up when they are so many Without thought we plunge into them Struck by a feeling We must respond But instead we so often react No thought before the river flows Words build and tear... Continue Reading →

My Interview With Barry Goudreau

It was my honor to interview Barry Goudreau a lifelong guitarist formerly with the band Boston, His Solo Album, With Orion The Hunter, With RTZ, With Brad Delp, With Ernie and the Automatics, And currently With Barry Goudreau's Engine Room was interviewed at The Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, MA. Hear some of Barry's incredible... Continue Reading →

Holding On To Hope

You know it has lasted too long This crisis that dropped on the world We were not made to function under such stress Only for a short while, but this is so very long The mental shift is the greatest obstacle It's a daily dose of fear and story telling Our children have anxiety and... Continue Reading →

Choose Wisely

An artist tries to create The expression that will help others see The message from the heart To the world To make the change To make things better To heal or to inspire To express shock Or even disdain But wanting to be heard And known and seen "I AM HERE" Especially now When the... Continue Reading →

The Struggle For Peace

It’s an uphill battle Trying to build the bridge Between our thoughts You see it your way I see it mine But it’s all about taking a walk Come over here I’ll come over there Want to see what you see From where you stand Will you please take a look From where I sit... Continue Reading →

To the Peacemaker in the Family

'Dedicated to Bobby S' You oftentimes are the youngest child Therefore in a larger family No one really listens to your point of view You watch and you listen as the years unfold All that goes on in front of you You try to fill in the gap Since no one asks you to lead... Continue Reading →

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