by ST, 1981 He faces Life as a force unknown– his faith in God: that he’s left on his own– pain and loneliness have taken their toll, made barren the life, embittered the soul. I faced Life as one alone– though friends had been, they’d spent each their day, and then passed on– I askedContinue reading “He & Me”
Category Archives: February
For My Valentine
for RMT by ST, 1982 No sudden inspirations come flowing to my mind, No metaphors, no similes, No complaints that Love is blind; No profuse allusions to Love’s delusive nature, No mention how elusively, confusedly, It takes one unawares. Expect no flowery effusions from Love’s elated pen: When my hand takes that instrument Romantic utteranceContinue reading “For My Valentine”
A Heart Within
by Susan Ternyey I have within A Martha and a Mary. Master, wilt Thou judge them fairly– For the one who serves Thee with her hands, Begs only Thy help in her weighty tasks, While the one who listens with all her heart For wisdom from Thy lips only asks. Shall she be denied? Which?Continue reading “A Heart Within”
The Calendar
by ST, 1980s– remember I like puns and it’s helpful to know Roman history & mythology. I January, the door, swings open wide; A cold gust from behind meets the comfort inside. To the hearth stumbles the aged of snow-white beard, Kisses th’infant face, where his lost youth is mirrored. He blankets and rocks theContinue reading “The Calendar”
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