Sweetgum, blackjack oak, magnolia, willow and sassafras The gentle ferns so delicate, soft frond like angel’s breath Twining through the undergrowth, spouting from the richest loam Decaying strands of grass and leaves, fortifies the host
Tag: Creative Writing
The Unknown
Cold black fingers grip my heart Sweeping tentacles of dread They wrap around my every thought Always in my head The weight of darkness crushes down There’s no escaping it The silence mocks, so ominous But any sound would be suspect It’s always there, the menace The threat that chases me No matter if it’s… Continue reading The Unknown
Dogs
Like a shadow Warm and loving Always at my side Silent comfort Biggest fan Sweetest love Pure life
Road Trip
Lilting, tilted, curled and bending Darkest ribbon Beckons onward It rises, ascending, lifting, taking Forcing me up, up, up Black and gray forever climbing So long to reach the top Sun shines down Close enough to touch Mountaineering Fast and free Follow, racing, speeding onward Through the grass and trees From gently sloping countryside Back… Continue reading Road Trip
Habits
Habitual Physical Comfort so typical Wanting, waiting Always taking Give so little If there’s any Some mean dependable Others are hazy
Squirrels
Scurrying so quick and light Dancing through the branches Leaping, jumping, ducking, hiding Their movements so entrancing Stealing glances all around For the predators that stalk They chatter wildly with abandon Disappearing with a pop Busy, hurried, pressurized Their work is never done Seek and stockpile, build the rations Why not work as one?
Security
Gentle as the sun at dawn Silent as the breeze Enveloping, taking all Absorbs empathically
Summer Storm
When the sky darkens in the day And blackest clouds take hold Ominous and threatening Hot air but drops so cold Outrageous roars will fill the world And booming cracks split ears Windows rattle, buildings shake Hot rage draws ever near Rising winds make the whole world swirl Even the mightiest trees can bend Leaves… Continue reading Summer Storm
Ode to Lemonade
Cold and tart and teasing On the warmest summer’s breeze Sweet and sumptuous confection Always sure to please
Happiness
Sky so blue and Warmest sunshine Hot air and cold breeze Cherry blossoms Sweetest lilac Summer comes to me Colored lights Calliope music Dusky rainbow sky Sharing secrets Running freely Playing through the night