Sighs

    Sighs There are days I want to quit my poetry Then I have to ask the question “why?” It seems no one really reads it much No one really cares It seems if there’s no wild video attached Nothing that catches stares Then it is to be avoided, discarded   We can’t be…

Empty Train

Empty Train I was sitting in the park today Reading a good book Watching my young children play I heard the sound of the approaching train Off in the distance Beyond the river   The train came by Crossing the river on the great, high bridge Making quite the commotion Stopping the traffic Turning heads…

Turn Aside (again)

In a year where I am convinced a major theme for me is “Rest and Restoration” I have had some crazy, crazy days. So much so I haven’t written much at all. So the other day I am heading in for another busy day, and….well…I’ll let the poem tell you the rest. Turn Aside I…

Eighteen Theme

I hadn’t written any poetry yet for 2018, but today it simply began to flow and I just went with it. I think the theme of 2018 is going to be rest and restoration, and what brings that about is beauty and joy and delight. So, I hope that this piece will get your year…