And how am I supposed to know,
Of just how sweet this fruit should grow?
The fruit that takes the spiked and sheltered
Branch above my head.
The simple fact is, I should not.
For in this field where they be got,
The only thoughts permitted are
Those written but not read. Continue reading “Forbidden Fruit”
Through large arched windows
Mountains stroke clouds in the distance.
A magical presence
Filters through earth and sky.
Trees of the forest grow from spirits passed. Continue reading “Retired Wizard”
As I walked the concrete path
Of Human presence aftermath –
A sound pulled me from reverie
And teased my ears a peak. Continue reading “Guitar Man”
The sun was alight
‘bove the shimmering fields
Of rays hitting virtuous sea.
With eyes of delight,
I boarded my freedom
And rescued who waited for me. Continue reading “Island Legend”
Where chance had failed,
Children crawl
In search for scraps of food.
Through jumbled concrete
Statured men
Do naught but stir the feud. Continue reading “House of Promise”
Great hall full of people,
The guests and the king,
Performers in practice
The peasant shall bring.
Knights of the table
The king sits beside,
For they are his honor,
His justice and pride. Continue reading “King’s Birthday”
As waves roll forth
The cages gape
For those who cannot flee,
Upon the steps
Wrapped in his cape,
The stranded vs. the sea. Continue reading “Beach of Tides”
The vehicle cloaked
By heavy fumes,
Its driver turns the wheel.
Guided by dampened
Light of moon,
And heading for the steel. Continue reading “School Dinner”
Over dry hills
The lions flew,
Hot wind bearing them lift.
With sand in face
And clouded view
The rider held his gift. Continue reading “Last Lantern”
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