Deeds and Discomfort

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com What deeds am I to do with my brittle faitha world away from the pains of war and pits of hunger? Whilst contemporaries debate which sin is worselives are lost across the shore Souls slip away unnoticed caused by injustice and shuttered Western eyes Helpless, my heart shakes their horrors will neverContinueContinue reading “Deeds and Discomfort”

Death to Life (collab with audio)

Photo by Eva Bronzini on Pexels.com By Cassa Bassa, Benjamin Grossman, Bree Leto Is there any life inside this brittle heart of mineI am cracked to the coreAll my light has leaked outI cry out for nourishment Someone to restore A desert flower thirsting for rainA deadwood feeling lost in a spring forestThe craving for lifeContinueContinue reading “Death to Life (collab with audio)”

Phantom Light (with audio)

Long poetry is not everyone’s jam, but I hope you enjoy this Ballad 💜 Out on the seasailing through stormsI saw a light guide me home but then my ship dashed on the rocksin peril amongst the foam A presence feltI lifted my head to the flashing skiesThe guiding beambecame a mana lighthouse in disguise He stood upContinueContinue reading “Phantom Light (with audio)”

Killing House Plants

Original image found here I’m slowly killing another house plant I try not to read too much into it as I watch the leaves turn brown and life fades away The reasons for its demise remain a mystery Am I watering it too much or not enough? Too much sun? Did I look at it wrong? Was I meant toContinueContinue reading “Killing House Plants”

Not All Christmases Are Merry (with audio)

Not all Christmases are merry some Decembers aren’t very bright If you’re experiencing sorrow or pain be at peace, hear it said, ‘it’s alright’ You don’t have to force cheerfulness it can be sad to look at the lights Some Christmas memories aren’t jolly  and it’s not enjoyable to see the sights Perhaps you’re lonely, far from lovers orContinueContinue reading “Not All Christmases Are Merry (with audio)”

Paths of Mystery (Published now with Audio)

Paths of Mystery was originally published with Wingless Dreamer in The dawn of the day anthology during September 2021. I’m sharing the full poem with you now, plus the addition of Spoken Word 🙂 Original image found here on Pinterest Walking upon paths of mystery uncertain where we are going daring to climb unexplored mountains treadingContinueContinue reading “Paths of Mystery (Published now with Audio)”

What To Say

Image found here on Pinterest As I watch your world shattermine does too into a complex mix of compassionand putting myself in your shoes            I’m glad it’s not me            but I don’t want it to be you What can I saythat could possibly take the pain away?There are no wordsand there’s no need             Words can’t heal a broken heart             and mourningContinueContinue reading “What To Say”