Tre and I observe nature
from our back patio
His eyes veer upward
To the bare branches of a tree
Category: poetry
Sometimes I Forget
Sometimes I forget
That I’m not the one
Others speak of
When they talk about “those kids.”
A Year Ago Today
IF
Zeus and the Moon
Times Are Weird
These times are weird
Germs are everywhere to be feared
Division by media is engineered
Old friendships are broken and smeared
Never Met You
Brinkley or Bust
Graceful describes her entrance
Radiance surrounds her skin.
All heads turn toward her in awe
when she speaks.
Even strangers inquire,
how to attain the serenity she exudes.
Nary a word spoken,
yet her wisdom is apparent.
Having turned hardship into opportunity,
her experience is enlightenment.
No signs of pompous external flash.
Not dependent on youth for worth.
The old woman manifests,
true beauty.
I wrote the above prose some time ago. What do you think it’s about? Could it be about Christie Brinkley’s photo-shoot for the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated from several weeks ago?
Autumn’s Story
Autumn’s Story
Imagining You
Even after all of these years
once
in
a
great
while
I think of you
and wonder if
I’m in the wrong
alternative universe
without you
I imagine how you look
Continue reading “Imagining You”
Lovely Day
The breeze caresses my skin like cool mint.
My hair gently flows in its wake.
The First Autumn
Old Home
Cheers for Top Ten
Bountiful Breezes
As icy winds descend upon the north
the sweet breath of relief
breaks the high fever of the south
that has been boiling since March
Continue reading “Bountiful Breezes”
Friday Philosophy
I read the following poem about ten years ago, and recently it popped back up in my memory. It’s been well-known since the 1970’s and you may have read it before. I place it here today to spread positive energy from the insightful words. Comments closed today. Enjoy your weekend and Happy Halloween.
The Word Above
Our modern society paints humanity with such dark, negativity. Yet, when I posted about my anxiety, I received kindness, thoughtfulness and caring from people who have only met me through a blog. As I pondered the paradox of the two, it brought forth the following poem.
Unique
by Lori (L. Virelli)
Continue reading “Unique”
Best New Poems
It’s my first time … to enter an online poetry contest. I need votes to win and would greatly appreciate your help. Below is the first stanza. Vote for me on the Best New Poems page.
The link is above and below.
Alternate Universe
It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare. ~ Mark Twain
Lori's Lane 