Tag Archives: Poetry
Waiting for thought – Response poem
Today I recalled the fun I’ve had in the past creating response poems to poems others have written. I looked back a some and decided to head to whimsy~mimsy‘s blog for inspiration… I was not disappointed. This doesn’t feel quite as … Continue reading
Missed Connections – Poem
I’ve had opportunity, the past couple of weeks, to spend many hours in a coffee shop. As I often do, I’ve observed the comings and goings of people, things they do etc. Today it struck me how benches at tables … Continue reading
Handle Beauty – Haiku
Haiku based on a photo I took: Handle Beauty Photo (Full size photo link to my photo blog) Sometimes we see the Handle that needs to be turned Sometimes the beauty Stephen Kellogg – 2018
If there is thunder – Poem
If there is thunder If there is thunder rolling Bring on the lightening Let the winds whip up Stinging rain If there if thunder booming Bring the flashing light of your eyes Let your voice rise up Bring on my … Continue reading
The Park Train – Poem
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting my mom at the park. We sat and talked and walked around a bit. I took this photo of the train there… When my kids were much younger, they would … Continue reading
The wolves are losing their bite – Poem
The wolves are losing their bite It’s their next try, the cry, sending howls ripping through the woods of your heart You freeze, cracks booming across the frozen lakes of your eyes Years of buffer built against the pain, the … Continue reading
The moon’s promise – Poem
The moon’s promise Big beautiful full moon Drifting musical undertones of blues Color slowly dripping as you rise Candle wax, light sifting through You, a bit too soon I have no warm beach beneath my feet No ocean to boost … Continue reading
Basement dweller speaks – haiku – poem
Cozy little town Tucked away in a basement Lying in the dark This poets poor brain Churns and burns on haikus grand And rhymes oh so bland Head on soft pillow Covers pulled up nice and tight Fighting nights cool … Continue reading
Reach For Help – Suicide prevention – Poem
I have been impacted in the past by people I’ve known who have committed suicide. On this first day of 2015, I saw a post on Facebook by a friend of mine. Jason just lost another of his friends to … Continue reading
Happy New Year – acrostic
Happy New Year! Trusting that this new year will be a successful one on the writing front both in terms of postings here on my blog and in my novel. Welcome to 2015! Hoping A Prolific Poetry Year Naturally Emits … Continue reading
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