See Something you can do by Regina Pounds and Ed Kostro's article Our Bizarre Congress. They inspired me to post this poem, which received good reception at a Chapel Hill reading and has been accepted for publication by The Village Rambler. I mention these things because I respect {and am grateful to} the writers and editors who have given me the confidence to forge ahead. Have a safe and happy holiday, and a better New Year. Phyllis
a dog howls its heart out behind peeling paint and scattered pink toys
a child’s shoe lies heel-up on a mound of trash where beer bottles shine
a car fender leans on a worn-out sink by a tree that has dropped limbs on rock-hard dirt
a train roars past, leaving cinders spotting a dying sky under a long abandoned bridge
a wren builds a nest with aluminum foil and string from an unwanted gift and starts a family
You Cannot Hope Wish Nor Pray,but You Can Make Best Of What You Have Got Left Today By Sharing It With A Little Child (USA) Today,i.e Make Your Amends!
I love this, particularly the last verse which is most symbolic of never ending hope. Thank you for this offering, Phyllis. Love and peace to you. Regis
Inspirational poetry, written from the heart and soul. Verses that are well-suited for reading on a rainy day and that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
What a powerful dark image you have painted here, it is so sad and true. A well-written piece.
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Congratulations from me, too, and all the very best for a New Year filled with wondrous moments and creativity.
Gina
You Cannot Hope Wish Nor Pray,but You Can Make Best Of What You Have Got Left Today By Sharing It With A Little Child (USA) Today,i.e Make Your Amends!
TRASK
publication, well deserved!
Excellent poem!!
Love Tinka
nice write; well done!
happy holidays to you and yours!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
Congratulations!!!!!!
Take care,
Sherry
and string from an unwanted gift
and starts a family
< <
Is simply FANTABULOUS!
D
Forge Ahead! And Happy Holidays to you and yours.