Unsteady weak knobbly knees Blurry world through long eyelashes Drooling mouth taste of milk Nose twitching what a trick Gentle push it resists Stand up baby, mama persists Falling the only way to learn Long strides none can outrun Fear not the mighty lion For it will keep on trying Smell enemies in time Live … Continue reading Fear not, my child
Tag: Poetry
Even the White Fades Away and Others…
Even the white fades away From your white lies Black truths Are all that remain Works of beauty you may find ~ were once incoherent imageries of the mind Walking barefoot in the forest Dry leaves murmur in protest Comforted by Soft chinking of the anklets ~Those of querulous minds have neither the vision to … Continue reading Even the White Fades Away and Others…
A Paradox I Am and Others …
A paradox I am, I belong nowhere, yet everywhere recognizes me She asks for her veil, for only to be able to mourn freely .... a touch of crimson~buttery cinnamon bun hot frothed creamy~mug of latte coffee snacking on a sunday~while time melts away Before I met you I held my head high in dignity … Continue reading A Paradox I Am and Others …
Kun Fayakun
you asked me what i am
Strands of Saffron
Strands of Saffron Are those strands of saffron on the sand, or the trickle of blood from that faraway land? Where the crimson setting of the sun, bore witness to the grief of each one Are those stars twinkling up high, look closely… teardrops glisten in the sky The moon hunches over in sorrow, as … Continue reading Strands of Saffron
Revere The Dead
What remains of mine will you bury Or perhaps even cremate? What rituals will you perform I will only follow my fate As I arrived, so will I leave Not a sigh shall be heard Nor my shadow be traced Through the realm and beyond Unrecognized I was while vibrant Fading away you paid no attention … Continue reading Revere The Dead
Unveiling
Unveiling when my words sculpt you into a hero worship and adore you and the pedestal isn't high enough don't crush me you will never find another ... in this life nor the next... i kiss your every footstep quickly before the sand erases it won't you turn around and glance at me? ... if … Continue reading Unveiling
Perspectives of Love
The 2 wacky wannabe writers are at it again. SweetNut and theWhisperer share their Perspectives of Love. To hate is to love What is love, but the poison of a snake administered by gentle words and soft kisses As you slowly sink into a blissful smile of infinite sleep An opium dream When you wake, there … Continue reading Perspectives of Love
Beyond The Ballot Box
Beyond The Ballot Box Heed the turn of tide, pursuing our people’s pride Frustration of a nation, now seeking salvation No compromise! we paid a painful price Communities collide; factions of faith, tattered by tribe Archaic affiliations, pawns of politicians Inequities ignite; restore our rights! Enough heard! your sugarcoated words We have watched you turn, … Continue reading Beyond The Ballot Box
Dreams of Her Nightmare
Dreams of Her Nightmare Finally they felt at ease Togetherness, a belonging After the surge of euphoria Came an ugly descent The dark bottomless pit Escape from which Only brought them closer Their unique journey had resumed Yes, there it was A simple satisfaction Friendship flowing freely To mutual benefit Savoring the smooth sailing Without … Continue reading Dreams of Her Nightmare
SONYA KASSAM 