It is extremely hard for one who loves
Precision and details to accept
The lack of curiosity and attention
On behalf of who is oblivious to the beauty
Of it all.
The pride in caring, about others and oneself
Though … CONTINUE READING »
Absence
I opened the front door to my abode
As I do at morns, for a breath,
Greeting sunbeams, to penetrate
The living room and my skin.
I went further and opened the gate
To my garden, the feeling was strange… CONTINUE READING »
I Love You All
A feeling of unity is ignited by awareness
Picturing so many of us at home, seeking safety
In a lair, facing the same unfathomable challenge,
Existential quandaries imbued with worries and hopes,
Turning to books, films and music to evade … CONTINUE READING »
Motive box
I exited my abode abiding by the rules
After twenty-three days it was “essential”
I printed the required permission form
Puzzling on which motive box to tick.
Work, health treatments or grocery supplies
Mine was not listed so I added … CONTINUE READING »
Coherence anomaly [or World News 23.03.2020]
My dear friend I would like to tell you
That things are good here, all is well
And soon we will meet again, rejoice
Afore a glass of white wine, bathe
Under the sun, play cards by the lake,
Immerse … CONTINUE READING »
Life a breath a heartbeat
Emerald leaves fondled by a gentle zephyr
Sway afore me tickling my imagination,
While billows braking over ancient rocks
Beat the rhythm to a symphony of reflection.
As I listen carefully lose my gaze into infinity
A horizon lit by … CONTINUE READING »
Small talk
Someone told someone else I am unable
To face society without a drink in my hand.
They were arguing the genuineness
Of my sentiments of love for humanity due
To my struggle to engage in, small talk.
Unoffended albeit taken … CONTINUE READING »
Ninety Winemakers
Your gentle invitation was one imbued
With wit and wine I could not refuse,
On the road through the country in a flaming red car
From my home to Tuscany under a shining star
Two glasses a bottle of Ripasso … CONTINUE READING »
Three Minutes a fantasy
Three minutes is the time I will concede
Allow myself to indulge in fancies
Think of you build a fantasy, imagine
A sensual approach, a whim
A moment. Minute one,
You look at me lasciviously
Dilated pupils sapphire wells
Enticing … CONTINUE READING »
He simply can’t
He simply can’t make
Ends meet a salary is not
Enough to feed a family pay the bills
Prays the landlord keeps his calm
A little patience in a bucket of goodwill.
He awakes at dawn
Each day to catch … CONTINUE READING »