There’s nothing makes me buoyantlike words that can engageReading them or writing themseeing them on stageHearing them in musicor watching them on screenDiscourse dished directlyfilling spaces in-betweenSaid or read within a momentthey have power to spark a changeFor good or ill they’re physicalimbued in each exchangeThe magic found within themwon’t need incantations or a spellLike … Continue reading Use Them Well
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These Shoes
These shoes are made for crawling, soft and grippy just like glue One shoe off and one shoe on, all fours around the room These shoes are made for cruising, stable soles with gait askew Small and tentative steps explore a world that’s meant for you The shoes are made for running, so fast you … Continue reading These Shoes
Hazel and the Earthworm
She followed the path without question, as millions before her had done Took pride in reaching each milestone, as she ticked them off one by one She towed the line and rose upwards; strong, straight, steady and true But slowly began to falter, as the next milestone vanished from view She paused to gather her … Continue reading Hazel and the Earthworm
Much To-Do About Nothing
I got no time to write that rhymeBut I got hours to surf onlineI got no time to start that bookBut I got days to clean and cookI’d love to sit down and start that blogBut I’ve stumbled into a viscous brain fogWhen that clears, I predictI’ve got a wonky shelf to fixMy pen is … Continue reading Much To-Do About Nothing
A Different View
I’m listing to the left But I’m sure I’ll be alrightDrifting in loose circlesHolding tight to stay upright If I tilt my head near sidewaysIt almost feels okayPerhaps the best solution Is to stay like this all day But the room spins ever faster As my anchor falls away I close my eyes to stop … Continue reading A Different View
Bring the lightness
Bring the lightness Bring the brightness To the space we fear to tread Check the ego at the door Embrace humility instead Remember what’s worth knowing Is often felt but never taught Insight rarely comes From a being that is fraught Why make the hard things harder Why put the self to test It doesn’t … Continue reading Bring the lightness
Red Squirrel
I hoped to catch a glimpse of you bright eyed and bushy tailed I scanned each tree in earnest but all to no avail Through closed eyes and wound back time there you are so clearly Bouncing through the autumn leaves I loved to watch you dearly My Dad would say how lucky We were … Continue reading Red Squirrel
Kangaroo & Joey
Kangaroo hopped through the scrub when a desperate sound reached her ears Echoes of loss and hopelessness so sad her eyes pricked with tears She followed the sound of anguish to a baby kangaroo Hunched over the form of a mother, now gone One heart split into two Kangaroo knew by the musk on the … Continue reading Kangaroo & Joey
Fox Finds Enough
The fox lived life in a gilded cage Comforts, riches, all he desired Yet he prowled, forever restless no matter how many kits he sired No matter how many vixens loved him he couldn’t give love in return No matter how much prey he brought to the den there was always more to earn The … Continue reading Fox Finds Enough
Hanging on a Mo
I got no Mo to go with my jo these long summer months have stolen my flow I’m set to one speed it’s sloth like slow dudes vibing with weed got more get up and go there’s no order in my corner No pattern In my action I’m a scribble got no jot Missing every … Continue reading Hanging on a Mo
Rae Cod’s Writing 