Waiting too long at traffic lights– It’s no delight. People too slow, They need to go. The light turns green, thank God, at last! Step on the gas. I’m out of sight, It’s time to write. Sixty seconds left on the clock; Life’s run amok. I don’t have time, To end this rhyme. Copyright ©Continue reading “No Time”
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Through the Mist and Fog
Through the mist and fog, We traveled; Mysteries of song, Unraveled. To subside our fears, We talked; Lest something hiding near, We walked. O’er the ground we’re rushing, In retreat; Leaves all around, we’re crushing, ‘Neath our feet. Howling in the woods: They’re calling, Prowling; nothing good, Befalling. Stopped ahead in our path– A beast;Continue reading “Through the Mist and Fog”
Outside My Window
Brandon shares a rare free verse poem.
Songs of the Forest
Falling leaves festoon the forest floor as the Falsetto of falcons flows fluidly over the fields, where Faltering fawns flee fearfully from Following fellows with fierce fire. Birds beautifully balance on branches of Birches, where Blue Jays boast their bravado by Bursting with bountiful ballads, as Burbling brooks bubble on the banks below. Sonnets ofContinue reading “Songs of the Forest”
Free or Fate?
Is it for us to lead our fate,To circumvent our final date?Have we the power over death,To decide, ourselves, our last breath?We change our minds, our course, reverse.Does that then change the universe?Do we bend to our Maker’s will,Unwittingly, His plan fulfill?Are we pawns in God’s game of chess,Mindless robots and nothing less?Christian and atheistContinue reading “Free or Fate?”
Tools
“Tools” My dad had no use for grammar, Never helped me with my school; His skill was with his hammer, And words became my tool. My mom would use a wooden spoon, When baking cakes or cookies, And sometimes when we misbehaved, She’d use it on our tushies. My cat can use her claws, ToContinue reading “Tools”
An Ode to Darkness
Darkness, if it weren’t for thee,What would we know of light?We’d sweat and toil on endlesslyIf there were not a nightWhere would we hide our greatest sinsBut the darkness of our souls?We needn’t take a Savior in,If we’re ever pure and whole.We could not see the time of day,If no darkened shadows grow.Is it timeContinue reading “An Ode to Darkness”
Lyin’ or King?
For this prompt, I have created two very different responses. I hope each one evokes an emotional reaction. King? Who am I? My name’s Claude. Some call me “King of the Beasts.” Don’t let the name fool you. The hyennas still charge me WAY too much for coffee. They say I’m getting a “royal” discountContinue reading “Lyin’ or King?”
Impossible Request
Play me a song, piano man;Grant me this request, if you can.I’m feeling down since my love left;I’m lost without him, sad, bereft;Are your skills worthy, honed, and deft?Play a tune that’s sad, but not grim,That causes the lights here to dim,Fills my eyes with tears to the brim;A song that reminds me of him.MusicContinue reading “Impossible Request”
In My Head
Is it only in my head? My dreams are always better than life, Sometimes I wish I were dead, My reality is filled with strife. My dreams are always better than life, I know I’m thinking selfishly, My reality is filled with strife, And nobody really loves me. I know I’m thinking selfishly, That’s justContinue reading “In My Head”
Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet 