When did the word ‘love’,
Become profanity?
In this, my time of insanity,
I lose sight of what makes sense;
Since when did caring and concern
Become sins deserving of penance? Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #172 – Profanity”
Tag: Poetry
Haiku Sunday – Thunderstorm
“Thunderstorm”
Black clouds come — flash, boom!
All of your petty complaints
are drowned in her rage.
Steve D
Misplaced Missive #80 – Mirage
Too far away
Didn’t understand before
Like the oasis in the distance
Beautiful perfection
Unreachable destination
Taunting
Haunting
By the vision Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #80 – Mirage”
Haiku Sunday – Specks
“Specks”
Bubbles dance and spin
on a black sea’s surface, like
tiny galaxies.
Steve D
Misplaced Missive #79 – North
Even when I’m running from you
You’re still my true north.
I wish I didn’t have to resort
To fleeing this way, over and over –
Instinctual endeavor, fruitless effort. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #79 – North”
Misplaced Missive #84 – Forgiveness
How can you tolerate it?
Forgive
Not seek revenge?
Pretend
It Never Happened
… Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #84 – Forgiveness”
Haiku Sunday – Family
“Family”
Cousins and friends meet,
mingling until they’ve melded,
an extended clan.
Steve D
‘No One Sings Like You Anymore’
Lifting others with his heavy heart
Too soon to say goodbye
Too late to thank for his art Continue reading “‘No One Sings Like You Anymore’”
Misplaced Missive #74 – Plato’s Cave
I watch the shadows dance,
As real as pretend can be.
The ties that bind hold me steady,
The illusion of security, of stability. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #74 – Plato’s Cave”
Haiku Sunday – Forget
“Forget”
Life’s distractions make
wonderful excuses for
neglecting our work.
Yes, this haiku is literal. I neglected to schedule my Sunday haiku before leaving town for the weekend. But I’ll be damned if I miss my first Sunday post in almost two years while there’s still a shade of daylight 🙂
Steve D
Evening Satellite Publishing 