posting poetic prose
03 Apr 2023 2 Comments
in free verse Tags: contentment, cup, happiness, life, overflows
word for the year to be
satisfied with our situation
whether cup overflows or
seems only half full or even
down to dregs in the bottom.
not irritable or restless, soul
holds happiness ever lightly
for it may fly… and now is
how life is meant to be;
the best is yet to come!
25 Mar 2023 Leave a comment
in free verse Tags: Boaco, carnival, carousel, cathedral, Nicaragua, park
in downtown boaco, nicaragua,
from pillared balcony we view
a celebration of woman’s day
while folkloric dancers twirl skirts
and babies cry in central plaza.
below cathedral’s clanging bell,
where thorny sangre de Cristo blooms,
a carnival worker pushes carousel and
smells of exhaust, tamales, popcorn mix;
un perro stretches lazily across bench
as thin horse clops by with firewood
and motorcycles roar past hotel
along steep somoza-stoned streets
under pastel sunset behind hills,
the city lights blink to night music.
18 Mar 2023 Leave a comment
in free verse Tags: acceptance, femininity, strength, woman
woman is well-rounded;
engineered with soft curves
to offer warm comfort, to
surround with accepting love
her wise eyes see hearts,
perceive another’s authenticity;
her sincere smile extends welcome
to beloved ones and strangers
she embodies social stability,
possesses strength of experience;
can keep home fires burning
and sustain the life of family
like her monthly cycle,
she gives generously
yet renews her energy;
circular pattern moves forward
why are we so afraid of
intrinsic-born femininity?
embrace the beautiful differences
of reality’s complimentary design!
a woman is not a man
and need not pretend to be
we are womb of humanity
and live beyond definition
01 Jul 2022 2 Comments
in free verse, prayer Tags: corn, drought, heaven, prayer, rain
Lord, do you hear the corn?
parched leaves curl inward
desperate to conserve moisture
green tips point up, reaching
toward heaven’s hot expanse
in dry plea for relief
do i see small rain cloud form?
hear faint rumble of distant thunder?
oh, yes and amen
crops thank you in advance
faith grows greener
18 Nov 2020 4 Comments
in free verse Tags: beggar, cat, eyes, gentleman, golden
eyes of molten gold
just might melt me
and my solid resolve
meow, Sir Siri, but
aren’t you a lapful?!
oh yes, you’re the
purrr-fect gentleman
standing by the door
with those cloying eyes
that beg to come IN!
if I were to acquiesce,
would you leap upon
the softest pillow and
claw me with incessant
requests for stroking?
insistent rubs for my
undivided attentions?
though born in a barn,
you’re a real charmer,
house cat wanna-be,
beggar extraordinaire!
18 Mar 2020 6 Comments
in free verse, prayer, worship Tags: breathe, coronavirus, God, heartbeat, prayer, sanctuary
close restaurants
and coffee shops,
take away my chai
latte and stuffed crab,
hang the last TP rolls
from nearest tree, and
cancel church services
even if infected with
coronavirus at home
(my childhood home
was on corona street)
& quarantined, i will
yet have a sanctuary
for my heart to rest
within the soul’s home
found in Yahweh/God
whose name is breath;
i breathe His presence
as close as a heartbeat,
prayers whispered and
translated by the Spirit
forever and ever amen.
08 Nov 2019 6 Comments
in free verse, question poem Tags: black, cat, death, ignorance, shadows, truck
searching for any witnesses,
he questioned as if suspect:
“where were you?” he probed
“in my room,” a shocked reply
(nowhere near bloodied body)
at least, victim didn’t feel much,
unexpected and instantaneous.
trucker on road never slowed,
could not see in night’s blackness
didn’t notice impact, drove on.
circles under eyes mark grief
remembered as good mother;
affectionate, gave warm gifts.
she’d lived life until the ninth
when bad luck found black cat.
how often we commit dark deeds;
does ignorance prove innocence?
Linking to dVerse poets. This “mystery” poem fits previous prompt (shades of black) and current prompt (changing perspective). Written in third person about our barn cat found on the road but also thinking of a former acquaintance who was struck by a truck and killed. It’s always sad when animals die but how much more a human being?!
20 Sep 2019 2 Comments
in free verse Tags: brother, dad, hospice, mom, remember, twin towers
he lost second wife
and i, two mothers;
bonded by love’s genes,
shared grief, shed tears.
dad called me to say,
“our twin towers have
fallen;” nine tremulous
months after 9-1-01.
first night in hospice,
last on earth, she reached
up to hug my brother’s
strong neck…her only son.
i’ve dreamed of mom
standing in the kitchen
smiling; she said to me,
“you’re going to be okay.”
dear mom, we bless,
honor and remember
you again today on your
(missed) 83rd birthday.
we revisit our sorrow
even as you celebrate
joyful life in his presence,
who claimed you as his own!
18 Sep 2019 11 Comments
in free verse
“Tonight, I want you to write a poem of anticipation. Maybe you’re hoping for something wonderful, maybe you’re afraid of retribution, maybe you’re just desperate to get off the bus.” – Sarah hosting at dVerse Poets pub
oh, sweet anticipation
we grandparents-to-be
(again, yes…times ten!)
phone rings, son calling
does he have news? no
he’s coming over and
do i have meal for him?
while he sits at our table
his wife calls him, news?
contractions begun? not
yet, not even warm-ups
grandma must breathe
slowly, deeply, let all
tension exhale, relax
check calendar days
due date comes…goes
07 Aug 2019 16 Comments
in free verse Tags: blessings, count, gifts, grace, mindful, prayer
counting grace gifts
moves me to mindful
noticing the beautiful
(even or especially)
in middle of the mess
grace gifts are blessings
magnificent and minute
given generously from
divine nail-pierced hands
with love, design, intent
i count and recount
voice in quiet prayer
write in poetic words
number in journal
capture with camera
lavish gifts everywhere
experienced in garden
discovered on farm
encountered in travels
observed as dear faces
Linda hosts poetics at dVerse Poets Pub on what brings us peace of mind…
a poem in my pocket 
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