The Song of River Grass by Barbara Leonhard

The Song of River Grass by Barbara Leonhardsite: https://extraordinarysunshineweaver.blog/ Seedlings in spring,tall grasses in summer sun. We swish in breezeon the river’s edge. In the bluster of autumn,our seeds scatterlike stunned bees. Our ravaged armsreach for the setting sun. The glassy riverreflects our ageas colors fade. Our stems bend,thirsty for noon. @Barbara Leonhard Barbara’s work…

Head and Heart by Shalini

Head and Heart by Shalinisite: https://poemsbyshalini.blog/ My head and heart are in constant conflict,They pass me messages difficult to decrypt.When the heart wants to philosophize,The head wants to theorize and rationalize. I try to intervene, to find a middle ground,To reach a place and decision that is sound.But, its impossible to find truce between both,Sometimes it seems, they, each-other loathe. When the heart says speak, the head says stop.When…

Hazy Calm by C.X.Turner

Hazy Calm by C.X.Turnersite: https://mobile.twitter.com/lover__poetic through the hourglass of lifeslow afternoons roll by poetic understandingdrops from the sky and time fallsin between rain showershazy calm cleansingwretched soul’s balm refreshing a resolve to move on from goodbye @C.X.Turner Gabriela Marie Milton #1 Amazon Bestseller AuthorBooks:Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic ProsePassions: Love Poems…

Sonnet to the Moon by Dawn Pisturino

Sonnet to the Moon by Dawn Pisturinosite: http://www.dawnpisturino.wordpress.com Somehow, I always miss the yellow moon That shines somewhere at the end of summer. I see the stars on their velvet bed, soon To be lost to the milky-white winter, But Moon, I only see thee in autumn, When the air is sweet and pungent with…

Everything’s Gonna Be Alright by Cindy Georgakas

Everything’s Gonna Be Alright by Cindy Georgakas, Monthly Contributor site: : http://www.uniquelyfit.net The majestic sky moves boulders from my inner terrain.  Wet pearls drop as I spill my heart and soul.   Life’s travesties leave me mourning your touch and the memory of the times we shared that gave me courage to face another day.  It…

When The Named Storms Come by Ingrid Wilson

When The Named Storms Come by Ingrid Wilson, Monthly Contributor site: https://experimentsinfiction.com/ When the named storms comeand the power lines are downand our channels of communication have been cuthow will you contact me? I will be reaching out to you, and youwill mirror me, who reaches outeven now, even as I write thisin the dark…

True Acceptance by Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

True Acceptance by Grace Y. Estevez – Reddysite: https://graceofthesun.com/ Leaving all ignorance behind,no need to change another’s mind,instead teaching all to be kind,simply by leading hearts still blind. Everyday searching to then find,a voice for the ones too confined,neglected and falling behind,since their vast views hardly align. Look at the sky to find a sign,a way…

Coyote by Dawn Pisturino

Coyote by Dawn Pisturinosite: http://www.dawnpisturino.wordpress.com I see you there, hiding in the brush, Your tawny colors perfectly blending with nature’s camouflage. How silently you positioned yourself To watch me dishing up the food that you take for granted. I hear you say: “Oh, silly human, I’ve fooled you into thinking That I need your help…

Plum Trees by Jeff Flesch

Plum Trees by Jeff Flesch, Monthly Contributorsite: Develop. Inspire. Transform plum trees always takemy breath away as in their shade, we playwith notions of hope and trust and a little bit of the magic seenwithin the last bunch of flowersfrom the tree they always relate to me, and all the thingsI’ve been and seen far…

Saturday at MasticadoresUSA

Good morning/ Good afternoon Welcome to MasticadoresUsa. This Saturday a classic for you: Charles Aznavour and his unsurpassable La Bohème. La bohème, la bohèmeÇa voulait direOn est heureuxLa bohème, la bohèmeNous ne mangions qu’un jour sur deux….Moi qui criais famineEt toi qui posais nueLa bohème, la bohème… La bohème, la bohèmeOn était jeunesOn était fousLa…

CORAZON by Tea Solon

CORAZON ancient earth warrior spiritsactively burn inside your heart ✒️ tea solon July 14, 2022 | Cebu City Philippines website: https://butungislayp.wordpress.com/ Gabriela Marie Milton #1 Amazon Bestseller AuthorBooks:Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic ProsePassions: Love Poems and Other Writings

Friends by Shalini

Friends by Shalinisite: Rhythm & Rhyme To you, my dear friend, With whom I can talk no end, Many times, ears and time you have lend, With kind words and actions you’ve my heart mend. So many topics and times come to mind, When we have laughed and cried, Agreed and disagreed, Concurred and debated….

My Mourning Heart by Barbara Harris Leonhard

My Mourning Heart by Barbara Harris Leonhard site: extraordinarysunshineweaver.blog@BarbaraLeonhar4 -In response to “Melancholie”, a Statue created by Albert György in a park, Quai du Mont Blanc, in Lake Geneva, Switzerland Chilled knife carves out the bloody spoils of my shadows My head bows to my hollow  and my shoulders weep the burden of air My…

Gumdrops and Glitter by Jeff Flesch

Gumdrops and Glitter by Jeff Flesch, Monthly Contributor site: Develop. Inspire. Transform the sea rises over my heartwhile I lean into love like a fairytale, made up of gumdropsand glitter, which never stops enticingthe senses even with a skewed perspective created from the pastwhen flowers didn’t bloom, ratherthey died fast entering my heart in one…

The Waves Wash Over Me by Cindy Georgakas

The Waves Wash Over Me by Cindy Georgakas, Monthly Contributorsite: http://www.uniquelyfit.net The waves breath life into my dreams and sail with the eagle; swift,hovering,circling, carried by the wind and rip tides as they arise … like me…. With a keep eye, focused, intent,at ease.  Clouds clear paths as vision opens where time pauses and patience is honed within the waiting and breathing …

A Love So Pure by Sheereen Fatima

A Love So Pure by Sheereen Fatima site: https://thelighteningbug.wordpress.com/ There he stood,In all his glory,All fair and hazel eyes.A twinkling smile,My heart races a mile.A feather touch,A beautiful shiver,Those innocent dreams,Of love and hope.His hand are soft,And I am lost in the touch.In his embrace I found peace,The one that’s worth a thousand charms.His absences makes his…

Worthy Crown by Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

Worthy Crown by Grace Y. Estevez – Reddysite: https://graceofthesun.com/ She walks for miles,to hand out smiles,will go the length,to provide strength,feels guilt inside,disguised as pride,but can’t say «no»,so love won’t go. Her big brown eyes,are filled with sighs,silently cries,till tears run dry,then plays pretend,supports her friends,always so strong,shelters all storms. The perfect days,are on their…

Duet by Ingrid Wilson

Duet by Ingrid Wilson, Monthly contributor site: https://experimentsinfiction.com/ I sing my heart out to you:not muted nor flamboyantstill, where your words or kisses stop itsteady, as the pattern of our love Measured in calm, considered tonesnot coarse nor labouredcalling across coloured coastsascending mountains, carrying us home You play a lover’s rock and rollnot rigid nor…

Ode to the Wounds by Barbara Harris Leonhard

Ode to the Wounds by Barbara Harris Leonhard https://www.extraordinarysunshineweaver.blog.@BarbaraLeonhar4 The stabs, jabs, stinging words.The betrayals yoked to the neck.The grief planking the lost heart. The abandonment stretchedinto the sound of hollow.The lies that swarm from hives. All harm chafes the soul bedformed as deep as a cavern under the sea.Smoothened by suffering, silent waves.Buffed into…

Rapping by Dawn Pisturino

Rapping by Dawn Pisturinosite: http://www.dawnpisturino.wordpress.com Sometimes, at night, I hear the rapping of knuckles on the front door, Very softly but insistent. Lying in my bed in fear, I wonder who could be there, Rapping on the front door. I listen intently, But the dog isn’t barking, And when I pull back the curtains, No…