Painting by Sarah Hale Folger Sleeping on the edge of the world There is no time here Floating in a trance She is wrapped in a cocoon When she awakes she will evolve But now, in this slumber She is waiting to be born There are watchman over her soul Creatures of the other world... Continue Reading →
Endurace Pushes
Endurance pushes Like a willful child Through the wanting and the wailing Through the "Nos" and the "Maybe's" Past the tears and the "Why's" Through the silence and the suffering, The sobs and the hiccupping ____________________________________ Time passes, days and weeks and months and years The wanting stays but mostly sleeps like an adolescent with... 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 →
Reign Over Fear
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com My eyes fly open I hear thunder rumbling The curtains are blowing wildly in I slip out the back door and I see People are running Some are bent over gasping Tearful eyes meet mine and abruptly turn away My heart feels strange My mind opens wide It's too... 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 →
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 →
Beyond the Noise
I awaken while it is still quiet Something is shifting in my heart Everyday in limbo Watching the have's and the have not's They go at it pointing fingers Those with masks staying inside Driving with them on and the windows up Fear has gripped the hearts of many Others have a different approach Breathing... Continue Reading →
Find me in the wind
Trying to harness the wind The power within Just as the water rages And the earth endures Cannot count on things to be still Hang it out to dry But then the rain comes So what is one to do When the peace is interrupted By bad news Things never stay the same But try... Continue Reading →
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