She would scorn me if she knew, That I mourn, but oh, I do. And I cried on day she died. Because she left me before I was ready. For us, it was love at first sight; Altogether, she was a beautiful person; The most gentle woman I have ever met, and yet—– She left […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Keep Laughing”
He extended his right hand. Greeted me with “03”, Though he knew I was another. Strong grip he gave to me. The doctor’s room was quiet, As we two stood there. A few moments of words shared, By two men with gray hair. He said “03” in honor. Our last conversation was started. We stood […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “To Be a Success”
He said it almost casually As if He expected that I knew Or should know What was true. He was a man I had seen, and heard Many times; Among his peers, then as now, Considered a giant; A success, I guess. He had an ease about him Unbefitting, I thought, A man of such […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Rain”
It was raining then, as it is raining now. The drops cooling the earth where we made our first vow. The wind brings again that breath of chill, That I knew before when you loved me still. The drops dance lightly round my face, Mixing their bodies with the tears they erase. A muffled sigh […]
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Birthday Poem”
It is one hour and fifteen minutes until my birthday and I am announcing I love you to whomever is listening. In the kitchen I’m hugging my son who wasn’t there the day I was born but who loves that I gave him life and am still present- these written words turning autumn leaves into […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “I Don’t Know Love”
I know honor, But I don’t know love. I know respect, But I don’t know love. I know duty, But I don’t know love. I know giving, But I don’t know love. I know receiving, But I don’t know love. I know longing, But I don’t know love. I know ache, But I don’t know […]
Poetry Corner: Samuel Morse “Love in the Middle of Hell”
Her child nursing from a breast of gray. Ashes falling from her hair. So much gone. So much love hanging on. Love is more than things. Tears are falling from her eyes. A smile on her face. A child of love at her breast. A new dream for tomorrow.
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Grey”
Once I thought I understood the color grey and all its nuances- a wet, foggy blur of rain on glass, a single, clear tear on the cheek, a dull winter sky before snowfall. Now I inhale it- breathe the ashes that rise up from charred squares of land where houses once stood, from drifting, swirling […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Brightness Came”
There lay Jimmy, sick and sad. His cold had made him feel so bad. While other boys went out to play, Jimmy had in bed to stay. How much we wanted him to rise, To see the sparkle in his eyes. Then magic crossed young Jimmy’s face, And awakened him to a sunny place. His […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “What My Daughter Lisa Tries to Say”
Talk to me show concern let me know there’s no need to fear you. listen to me show interest comment on my words to convey your understanding accept me welcome me give me your hand reach out to me. please. be my friend. I need a real friend. might you be the one? The above […]