Once upon a time in a long-forgotten corner of an attic sat a child’s toy from many seasons past. It was tucked away behind boxes of bobs and forgotten treasures, hidden under a mountain of dust and a thick blanket of time. Painted on the sides of the curious box were images that had once…
A thin blue line Cuts through the middle Of tragedy and loss, They continuously strive To find peace and harmony Where despair often resides. Red lights and blue lights Flash in the dark Scared cries and raised voices Split through the night Brings out the uniformed, the many un-thanked Who venture out un-daunted into the…
Soft pink streaks form across the sky, No wind stirs this slumbering morn, The scent of dew floats on the mist, The world stretching, yawning, re-awakening anew. All is quiet in the dark forest deep The clearing still in slumber sleeps, Before the creatures of the wood awake, Not a sound, even a hushed breath…
Like dirt-devils racing A cloud of chaos comes. Seeming to lie dormant and quiet Something stirs them awake. Spinning and churning like Autumn leaves in the wind. They roll across your path leaving bits of negative Dust in their wake. ~Koneta
Where has the compassion gone? For our fellow man Scurrying around in our busy days Forgetting who we are On this small planet we call home Living day to day Have we lost the ability to care or sympathize All empathy gone away. A simple gesture or one kind word A thank you or a…
Along I walked in the silence of the wood Thought to be alone and unobserved And there beside me a small wolf appeared From where he came, I could not know His nose was cool to the touch of my hand His eyes always calm and reassuring No fear was felt as he gazed up…
At her table she sits with crystal and candle Awaiting the Fool to arrive With his pockets a jing’lin And possessions in tow With his trusted little friend at ths side. The Carni’vale has come to town With tents and games a’plenty Enticing all with coin in purse To join the fun Adventure awaits the…
A Beltane Celebration Poem Spark turns to flame Flickering with life Aglow they reach for the sky. Warmth and light Spreading outward and up Dancing embers reaching on high. Moths to the flame The revelers come The Blessings of summer bestowed. Drums beat the spring tempo Jump, twirl, grind, and spin Rejoice all the night…
Fruits of First Harvest hang heavy on vines As stalks of grain ripen to gold Sweet the juices as warm they run To stain fingers of both young and old. Feast on the freshness that now abounds Storing away for the future For days that turn colder When the frost bites the bloom And the…
Nighttime skies fade to pink Cricket song on the breeze Night dew clings to blade and branch Before the mists of morning flee. Rising higher, blazing forth Eastern sky burning bright The Sun ascentds, his glory shines Upturned faces trace his flight. Celebrate in the Solstice Sunrise Bask in life giving light With open arms…