My journal of big words and pretty pictures
You sought to dull my voice, Casting my words into the blankness, Tossed and swallowed with malice. In your cruelty you rejoice. No guiding star to lead me On a path I did not choose, I stumble, yet still refuse This penance defiantly. Engulfed in poisoned air Deafened by brackish lies, blinded By your razor-edged hatred … Continue reading Tideland
Silver threads hidden Among autumn leaves so red Worth a second look
You from around here? Where can I get fresh seafood? I’m not a tour guide I live in a coastal town on the Gulf of Mexico that is a popular tourist destination. There are two seasons here - summer and snowbird. Beginning in March with Spring Break through Labor Day weekend, the summer people come … Continue reading Snowbirds have landed
Sea waves curl and churn Spilling o'er the horizon Its secrets revealed
Whirling ’til I puke Leaping from a sky-high swing Blistering park slides
I step to the edge Staring into the abyss Shouts from below, “Jump!”
Thin spiral notebook 