A poem of the night sky Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash As I look up at the night sky A million shards of diamond pierce the blight And it’s the dark that makes them shine Sometimes it’s the beauty of the stars that consume my thoughts Other times, it’s the ebon blanket behind What is it about the … Continue reading The Darkness Behind
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From the Wreckage
A poem Photo from Public Domain How did I get here?Floating through the sea on not but a plankI don't remember the ship going downOnly a hole here and a hole there This plank will eventually give like the othersAnd I'll need to find anotherNo land in sight, but it must be nearHow did this … Continue reading From the Wreckage
Friendship
A poem for the bringers of hope Few thingsWarm the heartLike the embrace of a friend Few things Calm the mindLike the comfort of a friend In the lightWhen all is wellTheir presence is welcomed In the darkWhen all feels lostTheir presence is prized In hopeless momentsI cannot seeFor the dark is greatAnd light I … Continue reading Friendship
A Poem: Flames and Waves
I have some friends on the West coast who had are on standby to evacuate their home due to a nearby wildfire. At that same time, they are evacuating families in the East coast because of a hurricane. Here in between the tragedies, my heart goes out all of those who are affected by these … Continue reading A Poem: Flames and Waves
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