Surprise
A novel wonder,
the thrill of an unwrapped gift –
who knows what’s inside.
A novel wonder,
the thrill of an unwrapped gift –
who knows what’s inside.
A hope spun out on spider’s thread
that breathes new life into the dead;
a grace that lies within the breeze
that lets the gifted breathe with ease.
A long draught for the thirsty man,
and sunshine for the darkened land.
A song that breaks the silent night;
a balm which makes the weary light.
The feeling that the poet seeks,
which brings a blush to ladies’ cheeks;
the artist who paints over blue
by simply saying, “I love you.”
The taste of her lips
remained after all this time,
a soft memory.
A deep betrayal,
“I can never forgive you
for what you have done.”
There are as many
definitions for poetry
as there are Poets.
All of them are right,
and all of them are wrong.
Arrogant poet,
think you’re so fucking special?
Get a fucking job.
Now the end of the year
has drawn very near
tomorrow’s a new chance
for hope and romance –
what is there to fear?
Born in the winter,
is it any wonder that
I act so coldly.
I feel like I’ve lost
that childhood merriment this
holiday season.
We’re driving every which way
on Christmas eve, Christmas day
to see siblings, cousins, aunts,
and everyone’s grandparents
for holiday parties.