Dawn’s Glow
Sleeping and waking Hoping for sunshine to glow Over eastern skies Originally published 12 August 2018 Continue reading Dawn’s Glow
Category: Poetry
“lady, i will touch you with my mind” ⁂ e.e. cummings: modern classics
there is something delightful about knowing you’re beautiful to look at, but there is something even more delightful about knowing you’re a ravishing soul. “She accepts your compliments on her face, her hair, and her body graciously— and she is, indeed, beautiful. But she is only moved when you notice the beauty of … Continue reading “lady, i will touch you with my mind” ⁂ e.e. cummings: modern classics
The Best Response
Ah… Mmm… Okay then… *stares silently* Originally published 25 August 2018 Continue reading The Best Response
Huntress
Hunting for lions She’s in bullshit to her knees And in the wrong field ⁂ Perhaps you’re knee deep in bullshit because you walked into a pasture. Maybe it’s time to walk out of it and leave the bullshit behind. After all, if you’re hunting for lions, or lionesses for that matter, you won’t find … Continue reading Huntress
“Don’t Quit” ~ John Greenleaf Whittier: Classics
We all have those times in life where struggles pile on top of struggles, bad on top of bad, setbacks on top of setbacks. When this happens, we oftentimes declare that we will never give up and never surrender yet there always comes a point where we feel that we can go on no longer. … Continue reading “Don’t Quit” ~ John Greenleaf Whittier: Classics
Classics: To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
This piece has many layers. Those who know Herrick and his contemporaries in the Renaissance know that poetry of the time fit into three categories: religion, politics, or sex. Herrick tended to fall into the later of those three more than any other despite having been a pastor early in his life, a fact that … Continue reading Classics: To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
Thorns
Thorns maketh the kiss And caress of petals soft Exquisitely lush . An accidental poem on roses. Originally published 18 April 2018 Continue reading Thorns
Ripples
Like a pebble tossed into a pond, thus the ripples have begun to move from the epicenter outward reaching ev’ry corner… Tanka Continue reading Ripples
Flicker (reblog)
As if my marrow… Confusion in faint light Burns bright And I’m realizing I’m so lost… Trying to find Me. a.l.c — Read more on pouringtruth.wordpress.com/2019/08/20/flicker/ Continue reading Flicker (reblog)
Day One #Poetry #Inspiration #Journey (reblog)
Someday, hopefully soon, will be my day one without a hospital on the horizon. Today is Day One of the rest of my life Starting over Free to do things differently More whole today Than I’ve ever been before © 2020 Jason A. Muckley Read more on jasonamuckley.com/2020/01/22/day-one-poetry-inspiration-journey/ Continue reading Day One #Poetry #Inspiration #Journey (reblog)
