Category: poetry
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A Poem for Joy
I wrote a poem for my friend Joy, based on her writing prompt. It seems this is National Poetry Month. So I reached within and captured this glimpse of where I am at this moment…subject to change at will! Nikki,Transforming, becoming, allowing, in motion.Who loves creating, dancing, being.Who feels open, inspired, overwhelmed.Who gives comfort, smiles,…
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Darkness and Poetry
Here’s a poem I wrote recently. I went back and forth on whether to post it, since it’s kind of dark. I fully realize the need for balance, and the value of darkness. But there’s already a whole “news and entertainment” industry set up to spread that message. Anyway, I decided to share the poem…
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Haiku for A Winter Afternoon
White snow blows green pines.Oak leaves hang on, shivering –Wind after blizzard.
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Invoking My Bliss
When I dive insideTo seek my bliss,I’m pleased to find itComing easily to my seeking hand.A familiar feel,Like a smooth stone,A cat rubbing his face against minePurring in joyous greeting.My joy is vast, bubbling up,Overflowing with laughter,Wild dancing,Delicious stretch,Deep inhalation.A round red apple,Tart and juicyAs I pierce the skin.The scent of lavender and spiceLingering on…
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Our 12 Days of Solstice
Tomorrow night is our Yule celebration. I imagine we’ll have something like: 12 drummers grooving,11 singers piping,10 logs in the firepit, 9 families chatting, 8 o’clock gift exchange, 7 late arrivals, 6 inches of snow, 5 excited dogs, 4 calls for directions, 3 bowls of punch, 2 hiding kittens, and a big feast in the…
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A New Poem I Wrote Yesterday
EarthFire Dancing on the edge of fireIsn’t as easy as it looks,Nor as hard.An art, to find that sure place within,Just the right stepsTo invoke heat and flame,Warmth and pleasure,But not the lethal infernoThat consumes as it purifies.My feet grow weary,My skin parched –But I grin,Warm to the bones,Whirling to the rhythmsOf the earth’s deepest…