The steady march #shortpoems
The hawks of war are circling, On the thermals of disaffection they soar. Diplomatic relations are worsening. Sabres rattling, will the Bear roar?
The other
Embrace the other As your sister, your brother. Engage and hear them Don’t segregate nor fear them. You are the other too. Your father and mother who Reared you, steered you Are outsiders too. Throw off the cloak or veil Let openness prevail Celebrate what we have in common Let humanity grow, and thrive, and …
Alexander #shortpoems
Welcome to the clan, You handsome little man. Born out in the East Last, but not least.
Buzzard #shortpoems
Kiew, kiew, kiew, Gliding, on the wind flow Heard first, then I see you Scanning for his prey The raptor hovers like a drone. Will they see another day? Nonchalantly banking with his tail Swooping earthward Talons flexed like coffin nails. —- I’m privileged that my home backs on to fields in the hills overlooking …
Poem #shortpoems
I’ve wrestled with your wretched verse For thirteen days you’ve been a curse Words they simply wouldn’t rhyme Perseverance; a thief of time.