"pahl" poems
Her eyes reflect a sadness
that I long to understand
so I'll swim in pools of hazel
float upon warm salty tears
that will flow onto her *****
be absorbed into her skin
catch a ride within the network
of veins leading to her heart
I'll immerse in her dark secrets
read the stories hidden there
maybe then I can unfathom
sorrows of my lady fair
Linda Pahl, 5/23/14
May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014 at 5:35 AM UTC
dark butterfly emerges at the taste of the moon
both fragile and strong with bent gossamer wings
she lifts towards the sky and drinks full of the light
and dances in moonbeams in celebration of flight
Linda Pahl, 7/10/14
Jul 10, 2014
Jul 10, 2014 at 9:29 PM UTC
Tonight you’re in costume, the grand toreador
Feeling pride in the getup, of bull fighters lore
You smile as you’re thinking, that you look quite fine
And hope that you’ll get, to the ball right on time
One last look in the mirror, you head for the door
You’ll never return, to this life as before
You run two by two, down the stairs to the street
And think of the party, and who you might meet
The cape that you carry, flows red in the breeze
Has just caught my eye, for one moment I freeze
Then lower my head, hooves scratching the ground
Come charging and snorting, as you whirl around
My eyes of a blue that do mesmerize you
Horns mighty and deadly and ready to do
What many brave fighters have done to my kind
I’ll gore you with pride, then I’ll leave you behind
Linda Pahl, 5/18/14
May 18, 2014
May 18, 2014 at 10:10 PM UTC
Sixty-three years ago today
A beautiful soul emerged with grace
She made her way along side four young men
The building block for her strength within
Pahl's the name she carries with pride
A diamond in the rough country side
No ordinary girl was she
Pet badger to protect her, no one could compete
Though struggle she did to make ends meet
She kept digging in, wouldn't cater to defeat
Resilient, independent she made her way
Raising three small children couldn't get more brave
So stop for a moment and take it all in
There's wisdom, perseverance and courage within
Let nothing discourage from chasing your dreams
I believe in you
And all that you are
Your sixty-three years is just a start
I celebrate you with love in my heart
Nov 3, 2014
Nov 3, 2014 at 11:50 AM UTC