Vitrification

Legends are forged in a fire
few can stand to bear
multitudes may aspire
but only those that dare
to burn are wafted higher

above those unaware
how harsh the flame can be
and truly, they don’t care
they only long to see
their hero hanging there

as some ancient deity
awash in holy light
a symbol of humanity
ascending towards delight
without humility

despite the fact that clay
turns frail once thusly baked
and will be chipped away
like every heart that’s ached
to brave the kiln’s dismay.

Forlorn

Four minutes of silence to think
about the unfairness we face
how life can be gone in a blink
and end our allotment of grace.

Four moments of stillness to bear
the pain we would rather move past
but we know it will always be there
until we are with them at last.

Four years make us wonder 'what for?'
lamenting the loss of a love
that seraphim somberly bore
to be with our Savior above.

6th Sense

Strict adherence to the scale
isn't how the gifted wail
the difference between good and great
is knowing when to deviate.

Obstinate

A shadow swoops over the valley
and now the day is dim
foretelling quite a tally
so ominously grim
the Reaper's wicked whim

his sickle is terribly biting
the bevelled blade so keen
there's really no use in fighting
but still we contravene
forever in between.

Propositional

Just a fling
no big thing
until they felt
the stirring sting

of gnawing need
guaranteed
to leave a welt
that won’t recede

and now the two
have made it true
for one has knelt
to hear “I Do!”

Trademark

To try something new, that’s the whole point
inviting intuitive salve to anoint
creative compulsions that long to get through
that’s the whole point, to try something new.

To make lasting art, there’s more than one way
releasing the fetters so fancy can play
may spark an epiphany deep in the heart
there’s more than one way to make lasting art,

just be who you are with confident skill
while fashioning forms that uniquely fulfill
the need to respond to that call from afar,
with confident skill just be who you are.

Unfortunate

The moguls felt mirth when the malcontents massed
and piously prattled that pacts should be passed
condemning the corporate accrual of cash
defraying their flippancy awful damn fast.

Divining

Just as it was thundering
a wayward train went through
and it really got me wondering
which one of the two

produced the righteous rumbling
that shook me to the bone
with power that was humbling
enough to force a moan

while lightning flickered brilliantly
across the starless sky
I figured almost instantly
the storm would not blow by

so I just lay there listening
to the sorely needed rain
each crystal droplet glistening
like treasure to the plain

where clay is prone to aridness
and crumbles to the touch
requiring preparedness
when drought becomes too much.

Little Helper

I try to keep my mind above
those petty thoughts adverse to love
but every now and then it sags
requiring a gentle shove

and sometimes still it limply lags
despite how much my conscience nags
until a small determined soul
unceremoniously drags

it from the daunting gloomy hole
with cuteness that's beyond control
so self absorbtion doesn't take
an everlasting toll.

Worth a Shot

Midnight sky
bullets fly
people cry
victims die

darkness reigns
laxness wanes
caring gains
hope sustains.


***Well this is officially my 1500th post. I hadn't planned on penning a poem, maybe just a little look back, but current events have spawned this brief call for the courage to stay positive.***

Cut Up

Trees just love the sun
it's obvious to anyone
their green hands in the air
grasping for a healthy share
and please forgive the pun--
not a sign of board despair.

Dedicated

A vow becomes a sacred bond
when two hearts learn to look beyond
annoyances that come and go
so loving trust has time to grow.


***Happy Anniversary Dear!***

Touching

We simply must
indulge our lust
before we rot away to dust

for one caress
can cancel stress
and justify the whole damn mess.

Penance

When seeking absolution
get set for some intrusion
although the whole forgiveness thing
is really an illusion

for once initiated
no deed may be abated
but those that make your conscience sting
can be somewhat negated

by acting beneficial
to counter the initial
indignities trespasses bring
when being prejudicial.

Sweltering

It's too damn hot
but I'll take a shot
at sweating out some verse
it' not a lot
but all I've got
mercurial and terse.