Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com I watched the quiet sunset from my tiny balcony– no dusty pinks or vibrant oranges Is that an ‘icy grey’? Does that blue have a name?Would one call that ‘not quite purple?’ I wished I’d a painter with me to name the subtle greys, fading blue and whispers of purple Instead,ContinueContinue reading “Nameless Sunset”
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The Wonder
Seek it out the rays of light through the trees the sound of a string quartet filling the air Seek it out the taste of summer berries on the tongue the brushstrokes on a canvas Grains of sanda tiny galaxy of history in your hand The stars –the night’s mirror– mapping the interconnection of everything Veins in a leaf showing the lifeblood of water andContinueContinue reading “The Wonder”
Healing
A raw heartcut by realityneeding healing needing soothing A cup of tea in the morning sun crisp airgentle breezebird songs Chirps and callsdelicate melodies endless blue skiesdancing leaves Heal these human wounds soothe this battered heart A sip of tea comfort in a cup bathe in the viewlet it wash away the sorrow What heals your heart?
Weeping Silver Princess
Eucalyptus Caesia (Silver Princess) O, my Weeping Tree I know why you cry for I too know what it’s like to live in the harshness of this world You survive in the barren places perfectly adapted to thriving there – yet, your tears still fall O, Silver Princess I look at you and feel comforted knowing you understand my journey In our youth we bothContinueContinue reading “Weeping Silver Princess”
Autumn’s Melancholy
there’s a melancholy that descendswhen the weather changes like thisor perhaps it’s simply who I am now i’m descending into grey the days slide byone blurring into the other and I see myself in the hallway mirrorracing from one thing to the nextbut the light is fading outside the light is fading inside Some impromptu poetry.Sorry,ContinueContinue reading “Autumn’s Melancholy”
Leaves (with audio)
Photo by Bree Leto The weather is grey as if it can sense my thoughts about you During a solitary walk I whisper your name to the trees – each syllable holding a tapestry of memories In my ashen mood I take refuge under the hemisphere of an evergreen I sigh into the leaves hoping they’ll send messages on theContinueContinue reading “Leaves (with audio)”
Her Blush
The following micro-poem was inspired by CJ’s photo series below: https://cjlevinson.com/2020/09/03/sunset-02-09-2020/ He captured the brilliant shades in her blush not letting one go unnoticed He respected her ever changing spirit wanting all the world to marvel at her beauty
Verve
Original image found here on Pinterest From the illusion of death to the explosion of new life spring months breathe hope back into the world The people unfurl their hearts and look towards the sun as spirits sprout with fresh faith All nature sings out in renewed colour and verve heralding brighter days ahead
Dreamless
Image found here on Twitter I had a date with the moon tonight We talked of our lives – the things we’d witnessed hopes we carried and the souls we loved We spoke of you but she did have a clue of how you were She said you don’t look up any more –you’d given up dreaming
Lemon Trees and Marigolds
Image found here Lemon trees and marigolds Browning grass beneath my toes Crayfish in the backyard creek Soaking shoes and muddy cheek Kicking legs on rusting swing Listening to nature sing Cubbies built on vacant land Fortress in earth’s wonderland Drawing on the paperbark Fleeing home before it’s dark Humid nights in hot lounge room Lightning strikes and thunder booms MemoriesContinueContinue reading “Lemon Trees and Marigolds”
Secret Thoughts Within 