Monday, September 30, 2019

...On Poetry and Fiction - Just "One Word" Away (Stars)












        
            One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word is “Stars”.

                                                           
                                                                    STARS

            Ever study the stars in the evening sky? Some twinkle, some not so much. Others sparkle as bright as diamonds. They are alive and beg to speak with us. We all know it is our greatest desire to wish upon a star and have all our dreams come true. We may focus our eyes upon that one special star, and hope for answers about love and life. We beg for more detailed information, so we can walk away feeling enlightened and empowered to make the wisest decisions. If you watch closely, every star will speak to you through morse code or through a living heartbeat. They will reveal clues to your deepest curiosities through every twinkle. Absorb their rhythm, read their sparkle, and decipher their wondrous code. Remain alert to their magic, and try not to blink - or you will miss one great celestial conversation of a lifetime. 


STARS

Some twinkle, some not
Some sparkle bright hot
To wish upon a star
On celestial bodies from afar
To make all dreams come true
To welcome life anew
Where lovers seek answers
from mysteries of the sky,
begging for more details
about the who, the what, the why
The stars retort through morse code
and through the evening glow
As the moon ignites their spirit -
their words an even flow
Each twinkle like a heartbeat
Every message has a clue
Don’t blink, my friend
Remain alert!
Charmed stars will speak to you!



Tuesday, September 10, 2019

13 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN - 2019 (THEME) (Spillwords Press) (POEM)

Embrace "Halloween Essence". It enhances the change from Summer to Fall, and it welcomes October with a holiday of its own. Children and adults wait for it each year, and eagerly anticipate it with either smiles - or great fear !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



HAPPY HALLOWEEN ! ! !





HALLOWEEN ESSENCE

Pumpkins and scarecrows
Autumn whispers galore
October breezes, orange hues, crisp fallen leaves
and so much more…

“Halloween Essence” riding in on a broom!
Witches and Warlocks
cast spells of great doom
They land at each doorstep
with spell book in tow
Shrieking and screeching
Keeping heads low
Tip-toeing about
Leaving ghastly footsteps behind
Settling down in your home
Possessing your mind

Ghosts and goblins join in
Quite a gang in your space
Taking over your house
Masks of fear on your face
Doors and windows are locked
You are trapped in your bed!
Visions of evil dance in your head!
…Odors of wicked brew - permeate the air
All you can do  - - is inhale and beware!

…Ah! But Halloween night
becomes a new day
The sinister gang
has faded away
Until next Halloween
when they ride in on a broom
Right back at your doorstep
with darkness and gloom!