The popcorn strand upon the tree, a Christmas once we knew- as children this was life. Brother Johnny off to war he went – the world has corners far for dreamers. And sister Sally studies long and hard – her future in the bag. Granny sits by fireside, remembering that once filled life. Sad JohnnyContinue reading “The popcorn strand upon the tree”
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Picking strawberries in June
A cardinal is singing over the strawberry path as we bend and stoop to pick the ripest red. The language is foreign To my ears – the cadence lifts from Asia far or meanders in from Spain. We are all the same. This is what we do – as friends and children wander out ofContinue reading “Picking strawberries in June”
Leaning
My shoulder waits if you need to lean, the world too big, the land turned brown, from greener pastures left to dust, that turn your tears into mist, woven like scales upon the toad, oh lean in sister, your song is old. And if your shoulder should wait for me, while mother fades – herContinue reading “Leaning”
Tiny acts of rebellion
It starts with Antigone – heroine renown, old Creon did not stop her, respect of hallowed ground wove through her soul and brought death into healing – this tragedy is told, sorrow lends an ear the minstrel sings the song. Her words are words of Biblical psalms. Rebel, rebel he knew the score – harkeningContinue reading “Tiny acts of rebellion”
Anne's mediocre poetry 