New Books on the Shelf
Received a great package from Amazon today. The latest collection of poems from D. Nurkse, “A Night in...
Poem – Peace in the City
Winters breath across the near frozen lake and the sandy beach frosted. Plump robins swoon from branch to...
2013 Poetry Month #7 – Solitude Late at Night in the Woods
The following poem is written by Robert Bly. He is considered one of the greatest writers of our...
2013 Poetry Month #6 – Dawn Stanzas
The following poem is written by Thomas R. Smith. This is from the collection “Waking Before Dawn”, published...
2013 Poetry Month #5 – Liminal
The following poem was written by Joshua Kryah from the collection “Glean”, published in 2007 by Nightboat Books....
2013 Poetry Month #4 – To Spring
The following are a couple of selections from William Blake, an English writer born in 1757. He is...
Poem – Spring
Clear evening chill light lingers over treetops one last time dear Orion.
2013 Poetry Month #3 – Narrow Road to the Interior
These selections are from Matsuo Basho, a Japanese writer born in 1644. He is most famously known for...
2013 Poetry Month #2 – Dawn
“Dawn” by Arthur Rimbaud is the second piece for National Poetry Month. This is taken from the book...
2013 Poetry Month #1 – My Father’s Closet
“My Father’s Closet” by D. Nurkse is the first piece for National Poetry Month. This is taken from...
Poem – Black Swan
Emerging from the prairie and the ancient oak roots. numb, cold, senses fall away, the threads loosen, bonds...
Poem – Self
The following poem is from a conversation with Hanakia Zedek regarding Zen and takes place through a series...
Poem – Memories
Bundled, dressed, and prepared for winter and spring, the sun is sharp and clear, the air is charged...
Poem – Snowy Field
Across the snowy field no footprints. Streetlights brighter further the sun sinks. Cold begins to creep in upon...