orbiting

we float around

each other and all

the unspoken words

we orbit around

this life trying

to survive it all

our blues song

linger in our hearts

minds drifting to dreams

at the end of the line

will our love endure

or simply fade to black

gathering

I want to gather

the warm memories

scattered across grass

let me bind them

into photo albums

to remember these days

let us watch another 

sunset before darkness 

burst the seams

- Written for dVerse Poetics: Come Sew With Me.  I used the terms "gather" and "seams".  I also borrowed "bind" from "binding".

can we...

can we paint the sky

in starburst hues

can we forget the worries

that dots our daily lives

can we slumber with stars

as the moon razzles us

with her beauty one last time

- Written for dVerse Poetics: Who has a sweet-tooth?.  I used the following candy names: Starburst, Milky Way and Razzles.

better days ahead

they say better days are ahead

but it’s hard to see the rainbow

behind the black storm clouds

so I lift my weary eyes 

toward the sky hoping

this saying is not just a myth

- Written for Writer's Digest Wednesday Poetry Prompt #745

time

time

is the train that you always

seem to be chasing

time

is the blooming flowers that

in time will wither away

time

is the laughter of children

a reminder of youthful days

time

is the deep ocean waves

that carry us far and away

time 

is a kiss sparking a love story 

you never want to end

- My attempt at dVerse Poetics: Personifying The Abstract

three poems

 I.

“if I give you my heart”

if I give you my heart

will you cherish it for eternity

or toss it aside like junk

that will soon have no use

II.

“storm clouds”

when the storm clouds gather

my lonesome eyes turn to you

my serenity among the darkness

that now surrounds us all

III.

“among the flowers”

among the fields of flowers

I find my peace within

clear blue sky comforts me

and no longer am I afraid

- These poems were inspired by images posted for dVerse Poetics: Monopoly with a Twist

seasons

I.

I watch the trees

release autumn leaves

before dusk arrives

II.

snowflakes tumble

over frozen grass

trees blanket 

in white ice

III.

after the rains

flowers bloom in colors

under spring sun

IV.

summer sun 

kisses our skin

the ocean waves

sing melodies

- A collection of 10 word poems strung together.

warm soup in autumn

cool rains in autumn
chases away hot summer
chicken noodle soup
fills our bellies with warm thoughts
at the leaves change to brown

- Written for dVerse Poetics: Time for Soup!

a shadow passes

he thought it was the end

when he told her goodbye

yet she haunts his dreams

every single night

 

at midnight with open eyes

he could see her dark shadow

passing by his bedroom door

causing insomnia every night

 

 

- Written for Twiglet #331

 

 

twist of emotions

her emotions 

had her insides 

all twisted 

 

 he denied 

holding feelings

inside his heart 

 

in this circle 

they go round 

and round 

 

not saying 

what is needed 

avoiding truths

 

 

- Written for Twiglet #286

 

 

as I turn the pages of my life

I turn the pages of my life 

eyes growing teary thinking 

of ones now gone 

at times my heart quickens

remembering the good times 

my hands tremble in anticipation 

of what is to come

 

 

- Written for Twiglet #284 - turning page