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The Prince and the Goddess – Ideas, Innovations, Inspiration
Posted on October 15, 2014 6 Comments
It’s time for the Artist Formerly Known as Prince to move over and bow to a new Prince. I discovered Prince Ea on the Facebook newsfeed of a Buddhist friend when I wished her happy birthday. She had posted a video, What No One Wants to Say About Ferguson. From the title I thought he […]
Waves Haiku 78
Posted on February 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
Billowing waves splash sea’s laughter swallows rocks, sand enjoy nature’s play
A Poem – Sleep
Posted on June 23, 2013 8 Comments
On full moon nights, for some strange reason, I often feel very tired. Or maybe this time, a week of packing books and moving stuff for a garage sale has left every bone in my body weak and exhausted. So, the following poem is quite appropriate for today. SLEEP Sleep is my lover. He embraces […]
In Memorium
Posted on May 26, 2013 9 Comments
Photo by outontheporch.org Americans began commemorating the deaths of soldiers after the Civil War in different states. On May 30, 1868, the first national commemoration was observed when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Since that date, over 360,000 soldiers are now buried in Arlington Cemetery, […]
Dream II – The Ghazal Series
Posted on April 7, 2013 9 Comments
This is the second version of the first ghazal I posted a few weeks ago. The encouraging reception I have received to poems I have posted has encouraged me to work on putting together a book. So, any constructive criticism is welcome at any time. Dream II Savor soft sweet taste of delight in a […]
Ghazal #1 – The Imperfect Rhyme Scheme
Posted on March 10, 2013 9 Comments
The Ghazal (pronounced ghuzzel) is a poetic style from the Middle East which I learned about in 2001. I wrote only a few and then revised several of them years later. This is the first one I wrote and I don’t know if it’s a revision or not. I called it imperfect, because this one […]
Free Write Friday – Yellow
Posted on March 8, 2013 30 Comments
This week’s prompt me took me to an unexpected place.Thanks to KellieElmore.com for another intriguing prompt. Yellow The room filled with yellow light and she felt herself ascending into the light like a feather on a wind current of energy swimming in a sea of emotions beyond space and time into an infinite sphere of softness […]
Valiant Ones Transform Events – VOTE
Posted on November 3, 2012 6 Comments
Don’t sit on the fence. If you, like me, stand for a multicultural USA providing economic justice and opportunity; recognize the importance of protecting the environment by changing our consumption of fossil fuels, investing in alternative energy, and preserving our wild places; see health care and education as rights for all citizens; understand a woman’s right to control […]
Dia de los Muertos
Posted on October 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
After celebrating Halloween, it is time to observe Dia de los Muertos on November 1st. This original audio story will allow you to experience its meaningful richness. Click on the link below and enjoy. http://storytellingtheater.com/storytellingtheater.com/PERFORMANCE/Entries/2011/10/31_the_vision_of_la_dona_muerte.html
Skywalker Storyteller Works 