I want to reach the
Midnight sky
Pull a star down
To put in my room
To lighten up
The darkness

She should have
The cleanest room
She stays there
All day long
Hiding
From you
Hiding
From me
Free free bumble bee
Everybody come out free
Is that her

Baby boy is born
Were you expecting a King
And to bring justice
Was His crown golden
And with diamonds all around
No our thorns near by

Early morning dew
Leaves a wet stain on my shoes
And also my soul

Start day in color
Splashes of pinks and yellows
End in charcoal grey

Morning song begun
Brilliant colors in the sky
Birds sing in the trees

I write of sun and birds
And sky
That's all
I see
I write of people and tears
And joy
That's all
I feel
I write of hot chocolate and tea
And bread
That's all I  taste
I write of shouting and screaming
And laughter
That's all
I hear
I write of what I see
Real or imagined

So sad the call
Of the bird
As evening
Draws nigh
So sad the call
Of the child
As evening
Draws nigh
Sad oh so sad
When light of day
Turns into
Black Of night
But sadness no more
For light has once
Returned

Silence is around
Lives once lived are underground
Feelings are alive

Thinking of Thanks
Giving of hearts
Remembering
Counting blessings
Received
And Given
People here
And gone
Loved
Thanks
Giving

Your harsh felt words
Burn my heart
And set my soul
Aflame
Leaving ashes to scatter
Upon the universe

Life is so precious
With all of its ups and downs
Don't let it slip by

You whittled away
My hopes my dreams and my joy
Leaving the remains

No alarm needed
A cloud burst of red and orange
Gently entered the room

The sad feel of
Aloneness
Transforming as others
In groups or pairs
Laughingly rush by
The happy feel of
Aloness
Transforming as others
In groups or pairs
Quickly  , quietly disappear
Now happy thoughts
And happy feelings
Can collect

Today I bled blue
Poems inked upon my bare arms
Await translation

And I'll  wait
For you
In the fluttering
Of butterfly wings
A symphony
Of birds
Deer that  walk
Upon your grave
Laughter Echoing
All about
And a handkerchief
In your pocket
Stolen dreams
Buses to catch
Recipes to share
Books to talk about
Kisses and hugs
Tears and laughter
Love to go around

As you lay helpless
Upon the hardened concrete
Let me be of use

Rain
What are you
Trying to say
As you
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Down my window
Are these tears
Of yesteryear
That have
Never
Dried out
And need to be
Released
Let them fall
Let them fall
To wash away
And bring
New Birth

Clothes flapping In
The breeze
Wisps of grass
And flowers too
Dancing in the rhythm
Leaves a spinning
Wind's  a whistling
Papers flyin bout
Hairs a blowing
Flags are furling
What a busy sight
Hold on tight
But not too tight
The wind is
Coming through

What a day outside
A glorious breeze laughing
Dancing through the air

Broken hearts to mend
Broken promises to cure
And just plain broken

Started down below
Way down below among thorns
But chose to go up

So tranquil the night
The moon still winking
As stars shine bright
Planets in alignment
The milky way too
Everything in favor
Wish upon a star

Wrinkled and worn
Cavities of tears long ago
Withered from pain
Yet softened from
Memories gone by
A tell-tale face
With Nothing to hide
And everything to see
So old and painful
With glimpses of
A sorrowing past
And yet high-lights
Of once sunny days
Makeup can't cover
Rouge looks phoney
Hold your head high
And show your face

I'm in a trance
Listening to the
Falling rain
Counting the drops
Watching the birds
Glide in the sky
On a warm sunny day
Listening to the Crunching
Of leaves
On a crisp morning
And hanging Icicles
From the trees
Don't disturb me
I'm in a trance

Four seasons to watch
Experience the rhythm
That each one will bring

Sitting watching the rain
Thinking about eentzy weentzy
Spider
He was washed out
The sun dried
And he started
Over again
In the storms
Of life
How often have
I waited for
The sun
Sometimes I go
Up that spout again
And sometimes I just
Stay grounded

Had a poem written
All set to go in my head
Than it disappeared

Running
Always Running
It seems
No destination
Just Running
Through the wilderness
Tripping over dreams
Around the corner
Over the bend
Jumping hurdles
Landing on unreached
Plans and destinations
Just Running
Running to
Running from
Just running

Alone in the dark
Gathering up thoughts before
Alone in the light

Life is all around
Skies above and earth below
Blessings in between

I'm. dying inside
Outside has been beaten down
Not much left to go

Counting the hours
When I will see you again
For all Eternity

You that I pray for
In the darkness of my room
And the star lit sky

My heart aches for you
At the loss of your daughter
Can't begin to grasp

You are my sunshine
Mother sang gently to me
Making me feel loved

Pale in nature
Basking in the morning light
Bringing peace to me

Shining on the ground
Collecting rays from the sun
Afraid to pick up

Words like a flower
Weathering the storms of time
Continue to bloom

Caw Caw
Who let the
Birds out
Today was such
A grand day
Even though it
Was cold
Watching the birds
Warmed my
Very soul
Such a majestic
Glorious feeling
As the sun
Peeked between
The barren trees
A baby cardinal
With an ego
Repeating her song
To hear across
The gray colored
Sky
The noisy flapping
Of a heron's wing
Loud and proud
Leaving a bold song
To echo across
The shadowy lake
The sweet sound
Of a Robin
Nearby
A symphony of
Sounds
Some Repetitious
While other sounds
Honk and shriek
Birds everywhere
Enjoying the moment
Of now
Rejoicing in flight
And sound
Oh how grand
To be an
Uninvited guest
To this wonderful
Display of nature
I shall pass this
Way
Tomorrow
Hoping for a
Repeat
Performance

Words are powerful
Strong and forceful
Gentle and free
Can uplift
Or tear down
Hinder or help
Shatter one's  being
Word for word
Build a kingdom
Out of love

Poetry in motion
Words dressed up
Played down
Dancing across
Napkins
Toilet paper double ply
Chalked sidewalks
And ghetto walls
Sewer plates
And bus seats
Train terminals
.Church benches
Bathroom stalls
Everyone needs an
Encore of words
To touch or heal
To make one
Whole again
Or put a smile
Upon one's face
A.laugh or two
Perhaps even a tear
A collection of
One's thoughts
A collection of
Others
Whatever the case
Words are
Poetry in motion

I am not a starving artist
I have been well nourished
By the sound and seasoned
Crumbs from
The words and music
Paintings and dancers
Athletes and doctors
Parents and teachers
Students and others
Now to savor and
Digest

A photographer takes to
Field. Camera in hand
Ready to capture
The right moment
A poet takes to
Field pen and paper in hand
Ready to capture
The right moment
A click of the camera
A click of the pen
Both will have a story
To tell
One in picture
The other one
In words
The end result
Will be visualized or
Heard
Both viewed from
The  Heart

The  cold wind slapped me
In the face
And brought me
To my senses
Such activity in
The early morning
Grey
Two unexpected gulls
Just enjoying the sky
Dancing over the lake
Taking a bow
Dipping in the
Cold water
For curtain closes
A baby cardinal
Calling in the sky
One two three testing
Her vocal chords
And the resounding
Of birds
Answering her call
Dark purples and grays
Line the sky
And  the movement
Of the lake quickens
Stillness all around
Peace overflowing
I'm no longer cold
Nature has warmed
My heart

I take a breath
And breathe in
The morning sound
Of geese honking
With their peers
Watching wet snow
Melting on the ground
I listen as morning
Conversation begins
And hot tea
With milk of course
Awakens me
Won't think of the
News announcing
More dead bodies
And crying souls
And wondering
Why it's so
Hard to put on
A mask
And keep the
Distance
Nor wonder about
The future
Instead I'll say
A silent prayer
For all lives lost
Through hate
And sickness
And natural causes
And love
And resolve to
Lead a Life
Good enough
For one more breath

If you need to name
A Higher Power
Just look up
At the sky
The sun will
Warm your heart
The moon will
Wink at you
If you feel alone
The stars will
Lighten your Heart
And in the moment
You can just
Call out
Thank You

Moon is  chillin
As the stars
Dance away
The night
Planets are spinning
Fairy dust circling
The air
Sandman's on duty
Is that a cow
I see

The moon shines brightly
Yes there's a man in the moon
Reflecting on snow