I cross my legs—not my mind, sitting On a chair next to the bay window to prop Up a notepad, I see a family of turkey Looking for breakfast in the morning haze, In the field across the street, A dogged tide of thoughts rushes to shore With the repeated sinewy siren of question Why … Continue reading A dogged Tide of Thoughts
Category: Between the Lines
Tollgate on a Bridge
Tollgate on a Bridge Heading to a tollgate on a bridge, No stopping, no U turn allowed, The African drum beats rhythmically From a CD player in the car And the sun climbs shortening shadows. The river below distances further Pulleying to lift our souls. The face of the river glistens with little stars Where … Continue reading Tollgate on a Bridge
Soul’s Pulse
We are made of words. Scott Momaday Words to thoughts are Like winds to sail, Heidegger said; Keep words well-trimmed to thought Simple, honest, true Sail stays close to the wind The ship keeps her course. Common words, special words, foreign words Words of wisdom tell stories to be … Continue reading Soul’s Pulse
Ring of Fire 