Silence echoes about the cold tomb Whose halls once rushed rich red Forth, brisk and wide. Solitude greets the clamoring crowds Of consuming guilt and great shame!…… Read more “Left Like This!”
Crystal Cradle (Haiku)
Leaves of autumn end Climb into snow’s crystal cold And sleep beneath sheets.
Colorful Perch (Haiku)
Still, I love her song… One perch on that crooked branch Colored grey mornings.
Bad Man’s Bane (Haiku)
Silent, midnight thieves Fear the tattling crackles Of brittle brown leaves.
6 of Terrible Hearts
My desire atop a house of cards Royal foundation of sand. The riches and luxury I’ve bled to procure Turned to dust in my hand. I sought…… Read more “6 of Terrible Hearts”
Sea Wading
Ocean waves are a curious thing All her roars are sometimes for naught. Thunderous rolls and churns have caught My calm resolve? Certainly not. Sometimes the tide…… Read more “Sea Wading”
This Crimson Seat
Traveling by plane Is quite a pain With all the drag and bore. Too mad to sleep The itch, too deep And joints too sore to snore.…… Read more “This Crimson Seat”
Heading to Maui! (04Sep18)
The little lady and I are going to Hawaii to celebrate a few things. Her recent promotion to SSgt and her birthday… That was a month ago.…… Read more “Heading to Maui! (04Sep18)”