Are you seeing it yet?
What is the real threat?
Are you paying attention,
to what’s causing the tension?
Tag: poems
A Year Ago Today
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
Friday Festivus
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.
Out Loud
by Lori (L. Virelli)
Chasing Rainbows
Back in February 2012, I posted this poem. I didn’t have many followers than, so I thought I’d drop it in again. A short story told in rhyme. Hope you enjoy it.
Chasing Rainbows
by Lori (L. Virelli)
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”
Monday Poem
In case you missed my post on Saturday, I entered my first online poetry contest on the Best New Poems site. I’d sure love for you to cast a vote for me. Once you get there, click one of the social media buttons at the bottom of the poem.
 In asking for your help with votes, I can’t help but think of this Chicago song (below) from 1977. Thank you to all who voted for me.
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.
Lori's Lane 