The Puggle Fish

“Mr. Puggle Fish” Quietly swimming in search of the one Through a sea of madness and gloom A tiny creature sighs to itself Wishing it’s dreams would come true “What’s wrong?” You might ask “What makes this fish sad?” “Oh why does this creature feel blue?” It’s simple, my friend This fish is alone Just … More The Puggle Fish

Life Flitters By

But Mom!  Says the little girl, pouting about  To the woman,  Who feels left than thirteen ‘Twas Tom! The girl cries, as she wrestles and shouts Pulling hair  As she’s acting so mean Have I grown? Asks the mother, all riddled and scared To herself, For yesterday seems Like she was  Just the poor little girl … More Life Flitters By

On the Eve: 8

Antony – Commander of Queen Jocasta’s Army I am conflicted. Queen Jocasta has recalled our armies to Clarmont. All of them. Each and every weary, exhausted regiment is to report to this tiny speck of a village in an attempt to regroup and finish what we began. My conflict stems not from my duty to … More On the Eve: 8

What If?

What if the rules were different Than the ones we know today? What if our laws amended Would we think it was okay?   What if women couldn’t vote No voice, no rights, not free? What if the status quo was still That blacks were property?   What if our reps ignored us Serving only … More What If?

An Ode to the Letter “Z”

Zealots desired to bless my soul Zilch is my energy left Zoned out, these odes have taken their toll Zoo in my mind, though ’twas deft   Zip up this project, my brain can now rest Zero letters now lie ahead Zephyrs now soothe me, caressing my chest Zodiac today – time for bed

What is this World?

What is this world? This Earth have we Spinning around, chaotically I often gaze through tear-dropped eyes Those bright sparkling lights dotting our skies   Wondering if there’s order above Justice, hope, worlds filled with love Returning my gaze to all this around The hatred, the malice, war with no sound   Listening to silence, … More What is this World?