Troubadour
A violinist to his Fingertips ~ he Draws me in ~ And captivates me ~ The yearning in the Notes ~ that pour forth From his instrument ~ Warms my chilly bones ~ For of them all it is The violin that...
View ArticleThe Hardest Lesson
A wave of love and Longing washes over me ~ It’s been so long Since last I held you In my arms ~ My world ended In a moment ~ But that moment Has gone on forever ~...
View ArticleThe Joker
I’ve seen the fall And know the position Of every card in your Colorful deck ~ Do you really imagine Your trickery fools me ~ It’s clear in your eyes You’re in over your head ~ God help...
View ArticleEnd of Days
I have been Thinking lately ~ Of the inexorable March of days ~ While in the distance ~ On the far horizon ~ The answer to the Final question ~ Shimmers with Breathless promise ~ Beckoning me to Speed...
View ArticleEveryday Love
We ate dinner in The garden tonight ~ The candles were Almost as bright As the fireflies ~ And the air was Like warm silk Upon my skin ~ There was chicken ~ Redolent with herbs ~ And a light crisp...
View ArticleA Brief Encounter
I had the perfect dress once. It was forest green, a supple jersey material, which embraced me in its warmth. The neck was scalloped, and it was mid-calf in length, with sleeves that stopped six inches...
View ArticleThe Look of Love
Once in a dream I saw you pass by On the other side Of the road And I thought you Beautiful With the sun all golden In your golden hair Since then I’ve looked For you everywhere Till I began to think...
View ArticleThe Coward
I stand watching The tail lights of Your plane as they Vanish into the dark Wondering why You looked so sad When you kissed me As I turn to leave I feel a hand on my arm And hear a young voice Asking...
View ArticleThis Is the Night
What I’m saying to you I cannot put into words But if you are curious Press your hand against My racing heart Watch how my pupils Widen with desire I feel No need to hide Or be ashamed of We have been...
View ArticleCharlotte (Snooki) Brontë Ditches Rehab Again
Melody J Haislip:This is my most popular article, which has always puzzled me I hope Charlotte (Snooki) Brontë will forgive the liberties I have taken with her personal story.. Originally posted on...
View ArticleSing Freedom
Poor little songbird ~ Look what they’ve Done to you ~ Captured and Caged you and Broken your heart ~ Quickly now I’m here to save you ~ Free you and Fly with you Into the night ~ Then I shall punish...
View ArticleAn Electrifying Experience
This photo invokes images of such freedom, abandon, passion and joy! It radiates exaltation in the pure state of being. This is one of a series of studies of lightning, and in some of them the tone is...
View ArticleA Trace of Blue
Sunlight strikes The Blue Jay’s wings Flashing shards of Brilliant blue Shamelessly flaunting His sheer perfection He lights on a branch Of a nearby tree Sings a few notes Then disappears Leaving in...
View ArticleBut Not Forgotten
In my dream I hear a baby crying ~ Then the soothing Sound of a lullaby ~ And somehow I know That I am dreaming ~ I am the crying babe And the singer my mother ~ This is the dream I asked her for ~ On...
View ArticleWhat Makes Me Happy
Miniature colored lights Pick out the windows And the doorways Of my apartment It’s mid-September And they’ve been Up all year They make me happy And they make My friends smile They blur the hard And...
View ArticleMixed Blessing
Don’t try and tell me I’ve not seen ~ The things I’ve seen ~ The splendor and the joy ~ The soul deep Love Of the Universe ~ And all that it contains ~ Peace beyond telling ~ Always familiar Though...
View ArticleEyes
“Those are my eyes” You said “Those are my arms My face and I would have you Veil them Not share them With the world” And what lies Underneath your Robed exterior Your haughty Arrogance You said was...
View ArticleFrom Gethsemane to Guantanamo
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View ArticleThere But For The Grace . . .
A cold breeze whips the bare branches And a perfect storm of leaves erupts ~ As a mini cyclone whirls and tumbles The tattered survivors of its brutal assault ~ Movement catches my...
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