We have crossed
our
Come to Jesus
moment.
We’re failing.
With joy,tears retreating,but laughter beating,pulsing,pounding,refusing to stop.Spinning, kicking,restless ticking,tickling my veins,love’s rhythmclicking, sticking,refusing to fade.With joy,shouting, leaping,flying high,my feet, dancing,soaring in the sky.My soul,fanning flamesonce fiercely burning,no longer holding tearsI taught myself to bury.But tears, once hidingdeep where pride resides,no longer have room to stay,no corners left to divide.With joyI’m breaking free,riding waves,soaring high,with younow…
Master Crow, perched in a tree, Clutched cheese inside his beak. Master Fox, below, observed the sight, And to the bird did speak. “Master Crow, good day to you. You’re such a gallant fowl.More radiant than the Phoenix flame, You’re wiser than the owl” “Please share with me, kind fellow The view from your high perch. You have a broader visionThan here…
Rain, snow, sunMingling with mentions ofBlossoms and breezeBlowing between hot and coldHeads and hearts awakeWelcoming earth’s rebirth The Springtime Challenge Now it is your turn. Write a simple poem about springtime. Use exactly six lines. Focus on strong nouns and verbs. Do not try to be clever or deep. Just describe what you see or…
I stretch, I think, I stretch some moreAwake enough to process dreamsAnd preserve new hopes on paperI stretch, I think, I stretch some moreI scribble, I scratch, I switch out wordsThen tap out new memoriesI stretch, I think, I stretch some moreAwake enough to process dreams
This poem explores the emotional landscape of a high school teacher’s week, from the frustrations of Wednesday to the relief and joy of Friday and Saturday, ending with the hesitant anticipation of another week. It’s a poignant reflection on the dedication and resilience inherent in teaching, capturing the silent battles and victories experienced in the classroom.
Start with stretchingwarming mental muscles,flexing fingers,preparing to pump. Lift lightcurling humorous limericks,rotating wrists,spinning slight words. Stack repsrepeating rhythm, pacing breath,lifting lines, breathing, breathing,building strength with each rep. Complete a setpressing words, tension tight,squatting theme, heavy, slow,splitting meaning between the lines. Lift heavyincreasing weight, gripping the bar,bursting power, push, push, push,extending limits, just one more rep….
