Tag: free verse

Encouraged by Desperation

Almost a month ago, Odds stacked negatively, November night, Torrential rain, He went. Approaching the stop sign, I was the enemy I saw in a flash Of car headlights On white belly And sprawling, airborne legs The desperate flight. I slowed. And stopped, Before… Continue Reading “Encouraged by Desperation”

She Worships

The third part of the “Toronto Trilogy” She Worships …raising her hands above her creamy coffee-toned skin and tight, dark curls. …closing her eyes and singing along with the praise song. …leaning against the sprightly, accountant-type, balding husband of hers. He Worships …joining our… Continue Reading “She Worships”

Travel Journal: Cambodia 4

In Different Ways Written Sunday, July 10, 2016 I see you worshiping in bare feet, And look down at my dress shoes, I hear you singing  your language to instruments, While I sing my four-part, English acapella, You raise your hands and face to… Continue Reading “Travel Journal: Cambodia 4”

All You Ever Need to Know

God, I just don’t know How to love that person, I don’t know, If I should wait or move on, I don’t know What deserves my time, I don’t know What to prepare for in the future, I don’t know Where you want me… Continue Reading “All You Ever Need to Know”

Love Is

We all have at least one person in our life that try as we might, we cannot muster any affection for them. They rub us the wrong way.  They embarrass us when we most want to impress.  They show up when we are most… Continue Reading “Love Is”