ALONG A SANDY SHORE Strolling along the beach at dawn, I spied some shells and reached for just one; it glistened so brightly in the morning sun, catching my eye as it nestled there. I picked it up and held it to my ear wondering what, if anything, I’d hear. And on that morning as […]
TOWARD TOMORROW Rainbowed bridges toward tomorrow arch across a painted summer sky, just one sign of hope shared and lingering after the rain, its colors spread like magic and easing so much pain. And as it bathes the land with peace, I wonder where it begins and if it ever really ends. I ponder all […]
ANGEL OF A SUMMER’S DAY I went looking for a summer smile among the gardens at mid-day in the middle of summer and could hardly contain myself, or my emotions, as I watched an exquisite angel of summer suspended, it seemed, in the air and in the moment. And on a steamy summer’s day, one […]
SUNFLOWER SUMMERTIME GOLDEN Sunflowers golden, sway and dance in the breeze, reaching to the sky, inviting the honeybees, and me, to their afternoon sunshine dance, making these warm summer afternoons oh, so very sweet. And as they stand straight and tall, in a pretty row all, butterflies stop by and sneak a peek and join […]
WITHIN THE MOMENT In the solitude of the hour I hear the wind whistling through the window, sunlight fading, the rain creeping closer, cautious and uncertain, as it silently touches my face. (c) barbara kausteklis 7-24-12 Written for “Pick-Apart Poetry” this month featuring two short pieces by Rainer Maria Rilke. http://www.friendburst.com/blog/93381/93381/ The idea of “Pick-Apart […]
ACROSS A DARKENED SKY Fireworks flash across a darkened sky,streaking points of brillianceon here another Fourth of July.Our flag proudly wavingwith honor and pride,we have so many to thankfor our freedoms on this day,our voices rising abovethe din and the strifeas we celebrate todayour independence,our nation’s birth. And with our songof freedom and pridego our […]
GOLDEN Waves of golden blossoms cling to the hills and valleys, their hushed fragrance across the evening breezes healing my soul as they sing to the music of the stars. (c) barbara kausteklis 6-26-12 Written for CPC Pick-Apart Poetry, June 2012 Edition/”Pick-Apart Poetry Celebrates the Arrival of Summer.” http://www.friendburst.com/blog/91572/cpc-pick-apart-poetry-celebrates-arrival-summer/ The idea of “Pick-Apart Poetry” is […]
SOMETHING IN THE AIR TONIGHT There’s something in the air tonight, can’t quite figure out exactly what it is — something that makes my thoughts drift and wander and encourages me to think about things. Part of me hopes that the rain will come, washing away any residual sadness and fears. And part of me […]
COLOR SPLASHED There was a time, not so very long ago, when the colors of the rainbow were completely hidden from sight; I simply couldn’t see all the beauty in life; blinded as I was to what was right in front of me. Every day seemed exactly the same as it was the day before, […]
WORDS FOUND ALONG THE WAY I find it really hard to even find the words to say just how I feel when it’s time to say goodbye. There are no words adequate enough to begin to express how I’m feeling or exactly why I feel this way. So I’ll simply write down these inadequate words […]
