Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·PinnedCreatures of the Earth After the FloodAntediluvian Manifestations — There is a life beyond the river of self-limiting belief. A redefinition of existence on our terms — untethered from the mundane expectations set for us by prisoners of an unimaginative trance. Across that twisting river of troublesome toil — on the other side of that insipid ravine lies a…Life2 min read
Published in Blue Insights·PinnedOf Death and Silence IntermingledA Cento — This poem is a Cento — a “collage” poem. Each line of a cento comes to form a different poem, showcasing various authors. Cento means “patchwork.” I have included links to each of the original poems for your reading enjoyment. Death arrives among all that sound. (Pablo Neruda) Sound into…Poetry2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·PinnedA Desert WellSeek and Find Intertwined — “What makes the desert beautiful,’ said the little prince, ‘is that somewhere it hides a well…” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince “Because you are trying to realize your destiny. And you are at the point where you’re about to give it all up.” -Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist I journeyed…Poetry2 min read
Published in Time Kap — sule·PinnedMy Hand Reaches YoursA Kimo for my young mother — This poem is a Kimo — the “haiku of Israel.” Running through the woods–family dog ahead. Laughing, my hand reaches yours. Mother–you are still young.Poetry2 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·PinnedThe Perfect Days of Grief“Describe your perfect day,” reads the prompt. I hold back the eye roll and, instead, open my heart. John Mayer’s “Stop This Train” rolls into my mind, and I’m transported to a summer 16 years ago. Sprawled on the bottom bunk, I look over, and there’s Keren. Still alive, laughing…Life Lessons1 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·1 day agoA Million Lifetimes Come UndoneThe illusion of one — Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.) Walt Whitman, Song of Myself (51) I am a million lifetimes come undone — roll them up again and you will find one. A mysterious existence, posturing as solitary truth — but I know…Poetry2 min read
Published in Blue Insights·2 days agoA Life in PartsIdols to the instant — I would tell you the story if the memories I could recount — chapter and verse — organized and laid out. But when I scatter the pieces, my fumbling fingers falter and fail to put together a favorable narrative of what happened and where. And to whom and when and…Poetry2 min read
Published in Time Kap — sule·May 30A Life of CinderRemenants of a once-majestic fire — Smoke rises from the smoldering ash of my uncertain desire — once fledging then bold, yet with time, even infernos grow cold. Without tending — in the rain — through frozen nights and in vain attempts to stoke the ever-diminishing flames. Embers remain — reminders of a once passion now a…Poetry2 min read
Published in Soul Craft·May 21A Life of SensesA series of Lanturnes — Poetry1 min readPhoto by Jordan Madrid on UnsplashA Life of SensesA series of Lanturnes----1
Published in Time Kap — sule·Apr 25Where the Time GoesReborn only to die — Where the time goes it is hard to see — buried beneath layers of sun-kissed possibility. Trapped within a frozen shroud — perpetually reborn only to die — and repeat over again — that is time. As it comes and as it goes. We watch it, but none of us…Poetry1 min read
