Solitary Reign

Reigning high from lofty throne Judgment passed, deeds not condoned Peasants scurry here and there Desperate to avoid dragon’s lair Fire breathing, self-righteous ruler No other found any crueler Palace life obscures view Compassion ne’er extended, ‘tis true Cracking whip; obedience forced Fear instilled; devotion coerced False perceptions; diatribes ensue Imprisonment granted for seekers of Read More

Slow Thaw

Clamped shut, barricaded, sealed A once tender organ now protected by steel Fiercely guarded with might No one breaks through without a fight Self preservation caused heart to flee Days now approached with dreaded misery Heart longs for fellowship, cries alone Never intended to impersonate stone Innocent, trusting, naïve Learned the hard way; others deceive Read More

Breaking My Heart

Reality strikes. The culmination of almost eighteen years arrives. Preparation is futile, letting go is unnatural. Paternal instinct says love, protect, and care; release is never part of the plan. This morning I walked out my front door, as I do five mornings a week. Only this morning was different. This morning the normally comforting Read More

Dwelling Place

Reflection can be a dangerous activity, one that allows our mind to travel where we did not intend to go. Thus was the case with me one recent morning. It was my first day back on the track in about a month. A temporary detour down a path of lesser resistance brought this epiphany; the Read More