Monthly Archives: June 2020

I remember a time she spoke of margaritas, and I, under my straw hat, remained concrete under a wax seal of determinism and dogma. Oh how God uses time to break us! She would swim with sharks if she could. … Continue reading →

How sweet the gesture Ask and you shall receive How harsh a sting when comes a stark surprise An answer you had not thought to perceive A price required you may deny How serious my questions be Do I think … Continue reading →

I saw something shiny Out in the sea Too deep to dare Waves lapped it to me The nearer it came It’s luster grew dim Spilling out on the shore Hope now looked grim A glint caught my eye “tween” … Continue reading →

It was June 22, 1974, a sultry, summer evening, much like tonight. I was 20 and single, a working girl, living at home, I thought I was fine. I partied a lot. So much, I didn’t always remember coming home. … Continue reading →

Stars shine against The black of night Darkness more beautiful The brighter the light Without each I would fade A feigned glory parade I’d be no more than A smudge in the rain An ocean is painted By the light … Continue reading →

I stayed on the shore built pyramids in the sand Close to the water’s edge And watched them Become the sea I could always build another They suffered no loss, no father, no mother If I ventured too far Who … Continue reading →

Beneath sharp, hot rays Pale, raw skin sizzles and bakes Blackened elegance Sunlight turns its face To a darkened moon rising White in its splendor Portuguese-German I am beautiful as one In the sun I thrive Dversepoets.com  exploring imagism. “Your … Continue reading →

I am proud of who I am And what I think I know Just like you I have my trials And oh, the stones you could throw But buried in such deep abyss Scars taunt to gain some ground And … Continue reading →

There are times I want a drum roll I’m doing something good Won’t someone notice I think someone should All I hear is silence And I wonder why Isn’t my good enough Look how hard I tried Streams sing effortlessly … Continue reading →

Kindling makes no noise Put in the fire Now it has a voice A fig leaf may cover some Put it in the fire Now what is your choice Even if purple mountain majesties Won’t stand the fire They will … Continue reading →