Category Archives: Poems

Just Can’t Win

Pain to the right side Every time I turn left I despise stiff necks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   This stiff neck hit me out of nowhere yesterday.  Guess I stretched the wrong way and the wrong time while in the shower.  Ibuprofen seems … Continue reading

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The City of Bor’daruk

Upon the desert shore Where ocean breeze meets heat Sending sand along the street Dunes forming in the corners That go unnoticed By the bustling crowds Unburdened by their home Stand upon the high towers To watch the storms afar … Continue reading

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Barbarians of the Snow Tiger Clan

Wildmen of the north Forged by beast and blood Thought to be berserkers With no mind beyond the rage Misunderstood warriors Who think before the fury And unleash their demon Only when it’s right These men and women Dwell among … Continue reading

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The Gypsies Clans of Windemere

Children of freedom Traveling near and far Mistrusted by the stern Hated by the serious Because they thrive of living life Dancing in the fire warmth Under stars and moons With songs of family and kin Joyous uproars To keep … Continue reading

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Staring at the Screen

I stare at the screen Wishing to type Making something for today Beyond the scheduled fare Yet my mind is clogged With thoughts of the day Another one of chaos People hurry to get things done I feel I’m always … Continue reading

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Drite

Dwellers of nature Guardians of the wild Unlike their giant bretheren No fear is cast upon their head Their wings flutter Casting light upon their land Friendly and curious Yet dangerous if crossed Many wonder where they thrive And search … Continue reading

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Weapon Dragons

Unnatural fiend Forged to replace the dark ones And let loose upon the world Little knowledge of their make Even less about their source Beasts of metal and stolen flesh Mindless weapons of destruction A curse upon the land

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Nature Dragons

Majestic beasts Keeping to themselves Sage and somber Winged beasts of old Descended from the dark ones That turned the world to war A lesson learned

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Editing Haiku: A Six Poem Series

First Run I think this is funI get to fix my mistakes And witness the whole * Second Run Second times the charm I will focus on the tale Sanding the edges * Third Run Starting to wear down Even … Continue reading

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Frigid Morning Mumbles

It was not this cold When I turned in I think the heat is off A house of varied body temps The bill payer always wins Leaving the rest of us Shivering in our socks I actually miss Florida At … Continue reading

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