Short Poem: Better Days

The bird sings perched on a wire, singing to its heart’s desire, what does it say? Does it promise better days? Searching the distance far away, it has lost its nest today, yet maintains a wonderful voice, for those in despair to rejoice. Bird you sing so beautifully, come relieve me of this grief, lift…

Short Poem: Sometimes

Sometimes I like to sit outside and listen, just listen. I listen to the cars driving on paved roads a distance away. I listen to the crickets that keep quiet during the day. I listen to the wind pass through the trees. I listen to the leaves rattling. I listen to the train roll by;…

Short Poem: Self Lost

Self lost, worlds collide, Before it ends, tell me one thing, Was it worth the ascend? The depths are so low, so cold, so alone. These feelings eat and devour the soul. Emptiness remains, abandoned and drained, Continue the journey young man.