• Ame for the dame

    in transition
    like a child with religion
    spark fly an almighty sky
    love beheld in the eye to tell
    a memory in silent homage
    for one loved so much
    to bring about change with knowledge
    seeker seeks the weeper bright service
    sliver of the moon
    pinpoint light in the galaxy
    nights get warmer still
    find what fills you to the gills
    ame for the dame to maintain
    not shame her
    feels your pain
    tells you to get out of the rain-
    a test of wills-will not blame her
    sense the reason out
    of rhyme-
    seeing a sound season
    something pleasing to believe in.

  • a whim of the past

    salty brine sunset whale
    rocky oyster beige black snail
    peat moss clamors clam
    beach grass cling wet seaweed sand
    ruby red reed rhubarb fire
    rustic piling blacken perspire
    indigo launch takes off for the ladies and gents
    having lunch at the yacht club dock
    of Harry Belafonte fame
    where Gleason bought rounds
    boats hand crafted out of mahogany
    brass cutlery fine cut crystal goblet compliment chilled Vichy water
    big brass band a seaman whistle
    a party boat flag fish net drag
    a giant black canvas bag of crab
    ready to dip into remalarde sauce with a twist
    a days bounty licked are the spoons from
    the heavenly catch where the room is
    round as the moon-every waiter serves every
    mood, the women exit the pool checking
    their lipstick dab powder & perfume-
    a tinkle of glass all be seated as Steak Diane and broiled lobster
    smothered in breadcrumbs and drawn butter parade nearby arranged on
    platters
    Dom Perignon crackle cracked ice the frosted flute
    pop the corks cold brute
    fill glasses to the brim
    wined and dined where Long Island duckling swim
    repast for the gentlemen and their dames
    rich chocolate moose like candy
    5 courses a napoleon brandy
    luxury a whim of the past
    the moon too full to wane-
    next year Barcelona, Spain.

  • a waters whim

    in thistle worn withered wicked worried winter, hysterical eccentric
    concentric troves of
    groves the weeping willow grows-
    the strut admired beginning transpires-the forest run amuck-every
    little fawn marsh golden yellow, the lagging lack of plight into the
    night better days perfumed bloom a musty musk I ask we must but enter
    in confederate strongholds seek wisdom
    becoming to a mortal-heaven help but be for goodness sake the bough
    may break the gist and I would wonder why it takes so long to win a
    hug as after all the fall will fall befell the random night you could
    not lift a life so long a fright has logged the fire burning bright as
    candle burns a waxing moonlight shown white as silver stars carry on,
    forsaken souls receive their gold as sorrow send the sultry sun to
    change estranged remorse with love to touch the hearts of everyone-
    and if in turn the grounds are burnt
    the shadows fall on pavement split-parched so long a summer simmered,
    inclined to toast the berries off the bush-figurative study a deluge
    rain came and muddied the more the body struggle aches her trouble to
    the break of boast to boost the worst most
    stranded, remind the early tide rebounds-take me out to sea-regard me
    as a body of water set me free one weekend night in mid flight from
    anger ending possibility
    and I the guilty party counted on a misanthrope to wage the war to
    open doors-I hid timidly to hear the angels sing a miracle lost-skip
    stones a waters whim-to miss the kind heart melt
    that kissed the dawn of mornings felt-I follow allowing her gentle grin
    that has her in my heart again.

  • a perfect flower

    what is a perfect flower?
    long stemmed teardrop leaves
    babies breath as round as bees
    the beautiful American Beauty queen
    lazy Susan black as an African mask
    the mum and the poppy married happily at last
    iris as irresistible mistletoe kiss under sunny blaze
    days ease bring daisies dazed
    roses supposes through osmosis grow closest
    clover cover cuddles flower bed
    oak trees soar weeping willows implore earthly floor
    all my heart rise the garden wall
    to see you soon in summer
    your ever loving eyes bright light glow
    unguarded in the garden
    from head to toe I love you so.

  • your own legato

    a smile for sweet Emily
    shine gentle light
    horses hoof-beats heal the heart
    softens the vibration day as night
    God gives takes
    potential in an ordinary day
    the passive twins
    iridescent wings
    fly away from every pain
    much courage in it
    save summer wings in tune
    wish you fame and fortune soon
    linger in rivers cool
    in melodic refrain
    playing scales
    your own legato
    semi precious stones
    place in a pocket full of woe
    a shy lullaby
    bluebirds sing angels cry
    goodness to the hymn
    there as daybreak falls
    as children crawl
    much asked of you
    promises born will bring
    stars all the rain and then
    clarity hope faith charity
    heal and mend the actual
    gather roots grains parables
    enter highest planes imaginable
    sweep need out to gilded sea
    ask The Lord to take our troubles
    in trade for His amazing grace
    on bended knee broke the back of dignity
    sick with blinding grief
    be blessed the youngster in her stride
    each step forgives mercenary pride
    please comfort willingness
    with love and light to try
    give us heart bless all with time
    the scent of rose & baby’s breath caress
    the fallen the sorrowful whimper in kindness please express
    feelings are forgiving for all endured
    may karma know no hell deserved
    days designed welling up with tears
    loss of loved ones hoping they be near
    guardian angels father mother
    watching over you sweetly cradled
    our peace and love
    to all the golden angels here & above
    every mothers son embrace the fear of isolation so alone
    retrieve your lovely loving soul
    ask The Lord to let His Son
    save us from ourselves in loving everyone
    with everything we say and do
    if it is true He will hear you-
    may no one suffer or lose a loved one
    be well in the world today,
    may God bless us keep us safe
    free in our heart mind body spirit
    one love healthiness happiness
    past present future
    forever.

    Amen.

  • Buddha in my arms

    green leaves mellow wind
    gone the facade a remnant of rage
    wearing silks the girls will twirl
    as well you may to catch happiness
    shy we carry on yet youthful
    in the derby hat looks on from far a place away your soldier
    tarnished we are more
    precious worth every day
    words more than swords may separate-
    blessings for a little girl I love so much who tries
    we give our cries for hugs till the end of time
    takes away all the pain
    to pursue skies of blues inclement rain
    I will try to change
    Buddha in my arms
    Sappho please remain
    cool is ever so quickly quiet
    pouring fluted champagne
    tumbles of bundles of straw
    callous I trample inconsistently
    banal alliances to flirt with hurt
    humbled by your petticoat
    repair the broken spoke
    that brought me hope to cope
    in stalls to broom so to speak
    your person in the wings
    of an eagle clad in low rise jeans
    for time around royal blue ocean
    in winter white near death thought of you morning dove in morning
    dew-respond sweetly serenely seen
    of love missing the path
    a gentle evening from yearning
    a now as ever eventful evergreen
    walk to the ocean
    hand in hand
    I love you with all my heart
    I hurt her I am eternally sorry
    turn around my tears fall in summer for
    my alabaster chiseled chum who
    takes my grief raising me to
    the sun never the same
    yet never to part in soul
    to hide her in my hope chest
    beyond a sandy saunter
    tears the most of
    wonder in blue/gray eyes
    so pretty
    and I her friend summoned
    will turn my will
    to higher places beyond pearl strands to the promise land
    forever if you will forgive my blunders as I rollup the sidewalk for a smoke
    embrace her hug so sweetly given
    a sacred trust as written
    then let me give her my confession
    that she may seek higher ground
    not to suffer again
    from a red fairy’s rude awakening
    and if you believe in faeries clap
    your hands
    not a woman nor a man
    humbled by all that you are true
    to yourself flowing with the tide
    I so love you baby blue
    no jealousy from me will wound your pride again sweet friend.

  • with you

    with you in the world
    tears glisten
    as I listen to the sound
    of raindrops on the ground
    growing gracefully old
    more than rain
    cry across the plain
    wash away endless sky of gray
    overcast the hurt and pain
    like streams of consciousness
    blurt the love of guilt I know not of
    flowers still-life wilt
    yellow white stems perfumed
    my heart is full to think of hue
    endangered only seems
    a wasted tangerine
    exhibits blush of ruche
    roughened by the blues
    I so need sky
    to fly on speckled wing
    to lose the most of things
    I alone in ego
    trace my steps Amiga
    in hopes the carefree sprite
    effervescent sparkles bright
    telling tales spinning spills
    in hurried whim
    to let the good times in
    the sheer lithe memory
    swim here this century
    bless the rest of everything
    heart of a champion
    in the minds of gallantry
    waters gush into pools
    pale bluish green
    do not hurt the coy
    yet feel the joy of summer rain
    that feels the cool upon the face
    has timely mix
    the angels may assist the soft truths
    that call you here
    in peace and love
    western dove
    the acceptance of a dream
    a willow by a stream.

  • repose

    sleep weep depth defying doubt
    for happiness the child drifts
    clouds pink purple encircle phantom moon
    lit the nether night of fuzzy air
    breathing stars in candy coated silver
    wait the moon to give shine
    to the Earth below bond glow
    simpatico birds fly in unison sideways
    across embossed seas roaring
    falling on the wings of Mercury’s heels
    promising
    the advent trembling choreography
    heavy metal in his armor
    brought to your heart soulfully to honor
    black opaque sovereignty
    jet streams negative space
    in a race of trust
    that the planets will align
    arch angels unwind
    the palms of plenty remind the time
    to shake with joy the brimming birth
    the worth of life on the earth
    the sweet mention of
    nothing tense will love will-out?
    a mothers constant care
    crusade the cradled rock
    broken brooks the dignity blocked
    dim undaunted we do our day
    with tears yet so fettered unfeeling
    to pursue a life with you
    if only to unscrew
    the angle of an angel flown
    as roses bloom in places known
    where pain shame suffering
    threw the heart away
    leave the body to swim into the sky
    to try to lift a voice to God
    to ask Him why?
    turquoise stones sterling silver ties
    taking refuge away from bright
    rest on laurel leaves
    heavier than light in misery
    sadness borrows sorrow
    hollow as a heart in flight.

  • somber

    in somber summer sways
    so sweet the seldom ways
    that swept the rain as wept
    wet upon the window pane
    crept courage ageless credulous
    the waning moon jealous
    tenuous the trust as just melodious
    betwixt the kisses vengeful
    mesmerize memories amenity
    fluid find mercury
    slip like quick silver destiny
    breath a silent wreath
    that whispers speech in harmonic pleasure
    quell the quill as feathers will resume
    in twinge the ring of better states
    surround the sound of give and take
    no hail the stone frail fragment found
    shattered shale of rocky ground
    simply pale the moon is round
    and I for one cannot bear
    the rest of time alone
    inside the outer rigid roam
    holding back gentle tears
    the corrosive wake
    a blurred visions treason
    in a girl without reason
    recede reckless rivers writhing
    past the pace sip the lip of lying
    in the middle of resonance
    caught the benevolence
    the moon since afternoon shining
    warm to the bones heartening
    pondering I know no enemy
    a personal rescue remedy
    you knight of my days
    around circles twirl amused
    enthusiasm blends the blues
    in a moody evening mood.

  • the witness

    peace to you I love you sweet old soul
    that tolls my heart from head to toe
    screams a musty woe
    the wanton heart deep in grief the disbelief
    critical hysteria ridiculous child at your feet-pronounce the grounds
    astound the lens
    those cornflower blue eyes
    wince since when
    from
    the angels pathological past fascinations a
    world evolving ego sobs in mist-
    grabs as big as bliss through
    sand and silt so much I miss the milk
    of human kindness all but spilt
    marble eyed warblers fly in threes
    appreciate the hours spent in trees-
    as gentle as a summer breeze
    to fall down to my knees
    as need so desperately receives
    in ancient pain I think of you free
    and easy in the day
    in other ways
    a holiday to wake in waves
    blue grasses green reeds yellow leaves will not grieve
    wake me from this dream perceive
    the witness waits for God it seems.