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In the Name of Progress

The trees and shrubs Grown wild for the birds, Are knocked to the ground, Because of man’s quest for homes. Everything that once Was a pleasant nesting ground Has been destroyed By the concept of progress. Nothing is safe From change, Because change happens Untutored and unkind. Looking with sadness On the devastation That wasContinue reading “In the Name of Progress”

Poetry Is…26

Poetry has many sides. It is represented by the light and fluffy, and also by the sad and melancholy. The ego and the shadow – the light and the dark – the good and the evil; all are explored by the poet. The unconscious includes behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that are underlying in theContinue reading “Poetry Is…26”

Writing Exercise 18

Write about your favorite/ least favorite restaurant or meeting place. What is their specialty? Why do you go/not go there? Is it the food or drink? The service? The atmosphere? Any special memories about the place? How long have you been a customer?

Considering the sky,

I can see why The trees welcome A little rain for some Time. The seasons turn And we continue to learn From the flower’s bloom That we can bring into the room And the fresh smells That odors repels And pleasant sounds Almost pounds At the eardrum’s lobes To rock in strobes The atmospheres FromContinue reading “Considering the sky,”

Poetry Is…25

Poetry can be dramatic and greatly exaggerated. It often takes the tone of a fairy-tale or make-believe. A good poem is also a good story full of emotion. The qualities of love & tenderness are felt in a good poem, with perhaps a sense of humor as well. A good poem is an importantContinue reading “Poetry Is…25”

Writing Exercise 17

Write about the moon. How does it affect things? How does it affect you? How does it make you feel? Is any phase better for you? Paint a picture with words.

Legends Say…

All legends, Told thru words And pictures, Have their answers In today’s happenings. Tomorrow’s thoughts Have happened already, And will cycle again, Into a new beginning. Time never-ending Ticks slowly onward, In the songs of Today, And The mists of time, Unravel gently, Into the moment Of Now.

Poetry Is 24

The world around us is a fascinating source of inspiration to the poet. Objects around us can become a poem easily. Memorable events that are special and important to us can also have poetry in them. What we do everyday is also a source of poetry. What do we love? A simple topic forContinue reading “Poetry Is 24”

Writing Exercise 16

Write about the warmth of the Sun. How does it change throughout the year? How does it benefit life? Pick a scenario in which the Sun is a focus. How does it fit into our everyday life?

Pony’s Presence

A young lad, 12-ish or so, Stands before The old barn door. He enters. The comforting smell Of the haybin Rests in the air. A welcoming whinny Sounds From the far stall. As the boy approaches, A soft, brown nose Begins to show itself Above the stall door. Whickering softly, The pony allows The boyContinue reading “Pony’s Presence”