The Future Needs You

OftenThe effect we have on the worldIs not the one we meant to haveWe change livesIn unexpected, unintended ways. If we cling too tightlyTo the vision we once had,For what we would do,For who we would be,We fail to seeWhat we have done,Who we are,And what we are really capable of. So don't give up,Not … Continue reading The Future Needs You →

We Have Seen Love Wither and Die

We have seen love, Time and time again, Grow tall from / cast shadows on Soil (de)composed of, Remnant desire long grown cold, Ready to be transformed to Roots / Branches / Leaves Vessels for Blossoming symbol of hope for Something akin to Ephemeral passion. We extend on trembling palm Renewed red rose -unprotected- To … Continue reading We Have Seen Love Wither and Die →

I Will / Never / Forget

I will... Never / be the same person who used to rise at 5:30am every morning / ready within 15 minutes / on my bicycle in –15 degree weather / no gloves and a smile on my face / sun shining down / Greet each morning / embrace the new day / maybe on a … Continue reading I Will / Never / Forget →

I Tried to Play a Song

I tried to play a song today
On an antique wooden piano;
I must admit,
I know now the first thing about how to do so
But neither do I really know
How to be this mess of flesh and bone we call "human",
Yet here I stand still,
So I figured I would give it a shot.

Home

Note: This piece was written in collaboration with Blackbird, of the blog Wandering Thoughts. Blackbird: What makes a house a home? Surely it’s not a manicured front lawn Or a grand foyer with antique lighting Maybe it could be, but not without Paint chipping off the front porch The marks on the walls and floors … Continue reading Home →