Space, Silence There in the silence a single flame is left to burn, It erupts and then falls again into still more silence, A poet stands and recollects on a memory that will not let go, And that thought is born into a poem, All silence gives birth to heaven. In silence all things become [...]
Apr 07
Poem: Lament for Southern California
Lament for Southern California Another deep night in southern California, Trapped inside of Redondo Beach, Rap music echoing throughout the halls, Neighbors banging on the doors around me, I am solitude standing, Listening to the rhythm of people breathing, Taking in the scenes with all of my senses, I am alive, But half awake, Lost [...]
Apr 07
Poem: Bedside
Bedside Your disease impales your spirit, My Father falls into an abyss A Memory- You kissing my forehead when I was young And I fall asleep in your lap. Many years later on your death bed, I kiss your forehead, Ushering you into your last sleep This was written for my dad while thinking of [...]