Luminous Dreams

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Glorious Cacophony

blessed are we who hear the glorious cacophony of babies crying for mothers' milk the roar of children's voices at recess the pounding of a jackhammer on concrete when a flock of birds suddenly takes flight the whirr of many wings a train rushing by when a spaceship launches when electric guitars... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

A Beheaded Snowman

she was strong and sturdy standing proudly in the yard lovingly created with branches for arms her buttons were made of soft tangerines clam shells for eyes enabled her to see when the marauders arrived she attempted to yell but her bagel lips frozen nothing could tell the masked men grabbed her... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Under a Black Cloak of Darkness

Driven by desire my feet flew to you under a black cloak of darkness We welcomed each other under a cloud of down clinging thus against the bitter cold air Candles cast their flickering shadows as Bowie roared “I am your King and you are my Queen” Kisses floated into the universe while stars... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

The Valiant Knight

his youth was in years but repeated battles left their scars so that now his body moved slowly and only with help could he leave his bed. he kept his gaze away from curious eyes knowing the sadness would surely drown. his mother, once vibrant stood close-by, helpless. the grandmother, full of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Two Seconds into Eternity

i saw you on the periphery just seconds before crossing that manhattan intersection the jingling of coins in rhythmic persuasion a certain unspoken plea for help of some kind our eyes connected your youth hidden beneath the jesus-like facial hair the weathered wheelchair a battered throne as i... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Swallowing Clouds

to swallow a cloud is a paradox can one capture such mystery? for the heavens to open must we close our eyes first and rely on instinct or do we have a knowing beyond our senses more trustworthy the chinese coined the phrase swallowing clouds for an ingenious concoction on impact the silky sensation... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Standing Tall for Eternity

the long sweeping arm of the gentle spruce hangs gracefully over our path in this dense rainforest moss clings to tree trunks in lacy spider-like fashion ancient fern fan their broad leaves in contrast we speed along searching for the pacific ocean our quest of wonder no consequence to this pristine... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Red Rage

you lashed out at me with venemous words mutilation your intent the measured acrimony frightening in restrained undertones as your smoldering red face glowered i pictured a volcano on top of your head about to erupt with a ferociousness never before witnessed your eyes bulging shot daggers through... Sign in to see full entry.

For My Husband

Here's where I like to linger by the arms of the soothing sea as the waves lap and hypnotize setting my mind truly free I can be one with the universe in just a brief moment of time mesmerized by the endless horizon my eyes follow the thin grey line Even the birds soar gloriously no limits of time... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Conjuring a New Muse

for heaven's sake it's time to conjure up a new muse the old order will fall away and in its place the most resplendent mythical legendary TRANSFORMATION will arise from the ashes the new phoenix will transcend with a blinding perfection and rare beauty BEHOLD! new creation without a doubt erupts... Sign in to see full entry.

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