Father and Friend
A bee in the sticky stillness of the morning Circling my coffee and my head Bright colors draw him to paper flowers and the false hope of something sweet
By Archery Owlabout a month ago in Poets
It grabs and pulls me leaving red strips on my arms and now I wonder have I taken the right path or maybe I’m lost again
By Archery Owl2 months ago in Poets
My heart is in a box Out for delivery Alexa, where’s my stuff?
The sun warms the sky and dark silhouettes become trees. Small shapes by the road become people huddled together - waiting.
By Archery Owl3 months ago in Poets
I went to the therapist. He wanted to know if I’m still thinking about her? Well, I wake up every morning and I reach for her.
Mind’s gears turning slowly Pushing through the dark molasses Poured by wounded soldiers fighting a forever war. They see purpose in the struggle between brokenness and normal.
Pressed against the ground I watch and wait for new days. Flowers bloom and seek the sun.
By Archery Owl4 months ago in Poets
Press 2 Please enter your date of birth followed by the pound sign Welcome back Our records indicate you need to start over
Lines separate and connect Up and down Back and forth Carrying joy and sadness Hard lines over soft dirt Built for war and greed
Breath to Breath Flesh to Flesh Hearts together for a season Greeting each other with a holy kiss - then more Self-giving love
Heart melts like wax and falls heavy in the night The sun awakens the day Birds sing
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