Jamal Upshaw

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

Love Burns At Both Ends

love
crafts
her candle
that
burns
at
both ends
yet
ignites
the
heart
while
casting
dust
in
the wind

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

Sandcastle In The Sun

let
the
conerstone
be
one
grain of sand
for
building
your
sandcastle
in
the sun

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

A Brighter Day

the
bird
who
sings
the
highest note
shall
rise above
the
quiet storm
while
she
sings about
the
promise of tomorrow
for
all
the
brighter days
beyond
Milky Way

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

The Hidden Journey

old
Shoalin Buddhist
temple monk
my
favorite teacher
if
we
learn how
to
walk silently
upon
the
rice paper
to
complete
the
hidden
journey

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

Dear God

oh
what
delicious
icing covered cake
made for
the
kingdom of heaven
just
to say
happy birthday
dear God
just
because
we
love you so

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

Still Above the Quiet Storm

what
bird of faith
flew
overhead
yet
still
above
the
quiet storm

Jamal Upshaw Jul 31

Serengeti Sky

startlings
are
turning
swirling
and
spinning
above
the
wild plains
of
the
soft
blue
Serengeti sky