...On Poetry and Fiction – Just “One Word” Away (Pendulum)

 

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            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 “Pendulum”.

            The Pendulum…It charts our course as we go through life; and it marks each second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year – from childhood to golden days. We have no choice but to follow its rhythm until "OUR" very last dance.

Pendulum

The Pendulum !

It swings back and forth

Our eyes follow it in trance-like stare

Hypnotized by the passing of time

Mesmerized by the secrets of the past

We can hear it speak

A syncopated rhythm

Familiar to our ears

We listen as it guides our stay

We listen as it leads the way

Never stopping, just swaying on

to an infinite beat of Past, Present and Future

It ticks by day

It ticks by night

It wakens us to morning light

It whispers a nocturnal lullaby

As we fall to slumber with little a fight

It welcomes all and plans their time

through careful steps and measured climb

The Pendulum !

With its sounds of glory

It creates and controls the human story

It lives on and on for days to come

It allows the passage of days that have gone

We revel in its pomp and circumstance

and leave its course to chance

The Pendulum !

It swings back and forth

Until our very last dance…

 

What is a Kaleidoscope?

        So what is a Kaleidoscope? It's a device we look through that reflects light, images, colors and geometric patterns through a viewer. It dances in and out and all about as we yearn for more...As a child, I remember looking through a cardboard tube, and turning the end of it to watch the magic happen before my eyes. These were inexpensive and sold in toy stores, the old "five and ten" stores like "Woolworths", and many other local mom and pop shops. They may have been inexpensive and made of cardboard at the time, but they were priceless in the joy they brought to both children and adults alike. 

        As a writer, I can say that a "Kaleidoscope of Words" can bring the same joy to those who love to read. A Kaleidoscope of words is magic through imagery. Colorful words, patterns and ideas all come together to form great stories. This type of Kaleidoscope can take you on journeys to other worlds; word by word, story by story. In all of its wonderment, the "Kaleidoscope of Words" can be viewed by turning a page in a book as opposed to turning the end of a cardboard tube. Not to say one is better than the other, because both offer a magic of their own. It is your choice to make as to which Kaleidoscope you prefer to view at the moment. Both will bring you that special joy where you will experience a strong desire to come back for more. 

        If you would like to experience my "Kaleidoscope of Words", feel free to check out the rest of my blog here, and also visit my websites below. Let me know what you think. Enjoy the magic, and hope you come back for more:

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..."Passion" (Poem)

   

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                   "Passion"

It is the fire that burns within you

The desire, the thirst, the hunger

     for the dream that got away

The persistence, the endurance, the longing

    while you chase the elusive rainbow…

 

Running! Running! Running!

Towards the sun that blinds you

Capturing! Capturing! Capturing!

     a dark cloud along the way

One that offers shelter

     from every burning ray

It is the darkness, it is the light

It is every season you befriend

That carries your heart and soul;

     an uncertain means to a perfect end

 

Passion! Passion! Passion!

It keeps you alive inside

It is an extension of your being

Where you exist with mounds of pride

It keeps you moving on

When all else stifles you

Breathless, weary, weak and cold

You wake to a world anew

 

Once again it starts all over

Like a bird in flight, you soar

Strong, determined, reaching out

     for the dream you so gloriously adore

You can see it, you can taste it

It will haunt you forevermore

That ghost will lead you

     down a path,

          to the tune of shock and awe!

 

You will follow blindly

Empowered by the essence

     of whom you are

Passion! Passion! Passion!

You will journey long and far

Clinging to its wings and coattails

Holding on for dear life

Through hurricanes and wicked storms

Through winds that cut you like a knife

 

You will never waver

You will never let go

Passion! Passion! Passion!

You will reap what you sow

Emboldened by that fire within

You will grin because you know

Passions never wilt! Passions never lie!

Sheltered within its bosom

Passions never die!

 

Passion is your constant

That’s all you need to know

As you Follow! Follow! Follow!

Possessed by its afterglow

That light will guide your every step

Always your friend; never your foe

Passion! Passion! Passion!

May its aura overflow

While your cup runneth over

With a passion that begs to grow!

 

"Echoes of Christmas" (Spillwords Christmas 2022 Theme) (Poem)

 

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"Echoes of Christmas"

 

Winter’s frost

brings snowflake bliss

Sparkling mounds

and white-laced kiss

Wildly stretching far and wide

Transcending centuries

Like the ocean’s tide

 

Soon appears Old Father Time

with Winter on his mind

He is charming, he is haunting

and his smile so very kind

He whispers words of Yuletide pride

Each treasure he leaves

is a holiday find

The Spirit of the holiday

Totally enshrined…

 

Echoes of Christmas come alive

Bright lights and holly

White doves arrive

Snow-capped trees

sway with ease

Touched by Angel’s breath

and heaven’s breeze

 

Single candles in lone windows

Wreaths hang on every door

Children and snowmen

out on the lawn

While Grandpa dozes off

for a nap and a snore

 

Huge fireplaces crackle

as wrapped gifts lay in wait

For family and friends

on their Christmas Eve date

Cats and dogs settle down for a bit of a rest

in joyous homes…and truly blessed

 

Santa prepares his magical sleigh

His annual journey just days away

Mrs. Claus plans to join the evening ride

Loyal reindeers at their side

The evening sky will be clear and free

as the Mr. and Mrs. travel with glee

 

The churchbells will ring

Choirs will sing

The world will stop to pray

…For the greatest gift

is the child in the manger…

Lord Jesus was born Christmas Day!