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Wind Howl
Posted on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Wind Howl
Does wind hear its howl,
Do clouds feel thickness,
Does sunrise sense heat,
Will I catch my passion?
Who am I apart from you—
Winds absent resistance,
Clouds without moisture,
Sunrise—no one watching?
Measure me in you,
Grasp me close in doubt,
Sustain me weary,
Lift me high—so lofty.
Release your presence full
Upon this naked helpless,
One who searches wide,
Far distant for you.
Hear my lonely howl,
Pierce cloud tears held,
Rapture sunrise brilliance,
Be with me conscious now.
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Touching Even Now
Posted on Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Touching Even Now
Thin balsa wood brittle,
Heart exposed lonely cold,
Mind distracted by past,< br/>
Wind whirls whispers dark,
Moonless star-vacant night.
Silence pulses loud through
Ears seek message clear,
Extremities taut held,
Hope disguised-gentle words,
Resolute strength secure.
Here this solitaire sits,
Alert to catch first footfall—br/>
Soul approach nearing,
Embrace crossing time
Dimension to eternity.
How else to explain
Mystery of love—
Like fingertips reaching
Across divide absent words—
Thoughts touching even now.
Then it happens at dawn—
A brilliant sunrise foretold
Through azure pink neon lit
Clouds that sought to cloak,
This light not to be restrained.
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Transfigured in Light
Posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Transfixed in Light
Window-sill slither blaze
Beckons rapt attention
East to sunrise pushing
Through cloudbank distant.
Wait—it counsels—pause-be still,
Let loose cords that bind,
Haunting thoughts of time,
Fling far success formula.
Vow love with abandon,
Be in this moment and next
Embrace that soul near,
Sing praise and joy—no more.
Sun bursts through announcing
This day of opportunity,
Chance—commitment—risk
For souls transfixed in light.
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Norfolk Pine
Posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Norfolk Pine
Who is that plant—
Yes who not what—
That stares at me
Across the room,
Dark olive green,
Arms outstretched—
Arms not branches—
Steady solitary still,
Tussled hair—not fern,
Short cut like Twiggy,
Casual her—not his—
Model slim stature.
She witnesses
Joy laughter peace,
Weariness fatigue,
Inspired moments;
If only she could
Speak and share her
Thoughts comments
When we’re alone.
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Posted on Thursday, November 17th, 2011
For some reason I examined for the first time since my spouse’s passing over eight years ago the sympathy cards and messages that I received at that time. The poem was inspired by this moving experience.
Compassion Resolute
Is healing to be found
Searching amidst remnants,
Past notes—letters—cards of
Sympathy for deep loss?
So many years past like
Red bricks fixed on a path
Leading through desolate,
Regions of heart agony,
Shared grief sentiments from
Friends—colleagues—strangers
Directed to those in grief—
Reluctant survivors.
How to clasp special hope,
Deep faith that directs to
Inward consolation
Healing broken helpless
Him who searches meaning
In each embrace of love,
Forgiveness—gentleness
Compassion resolute.
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