A Poet’s Tender Heart love, a raindrop, a snowflake,or the uniqueness of the flight of the leafmoon shades of green bringing fortha canvas within the ocean’s kelpsongbirds sing for both you and me underneaththe power of the same blue sky black keys suit the music of yourmystifying and powerfully winged wordswhite keys that are jealous…
My Good Friend Nigel Byng’s Reading And Write-Up Of “Worn Slap Out”
My good friend, Nigel Byng, generously recorded a lovely narration and provided some very extensive and kind commentary for “Worn Slap Out,” which was one of my publications of the month at Spillwords Press in 2024. Please refer to the embedded link below.
Congratulations To Mike Utley, Maggie Watson And All Of The Other Annual Spillwords Nominees!
My good friend, Mike Utley, wrote a gracious post about his nomination for Author of the Year at Spillwords Press, among other fellow writers in our WordPress community that have been nominated for annual awards at Spillwords. Please be sure to vote by January 29 (link below)!
My New Poem “Moonlight Fedora” Now On Hotel Masticadores
Moonlight Fedora hatched in smoky vapors of opiumfrom a mystical brazen beastshe saunters like dated brown molassesdripping gentle, tuneful notesparasol, held skyward, hollowed outbut its sturdy frame holds at least thick and tall the fedora upon her headamid dwindling tapestry, pale blueglorious her face, such splendoraroused by daring dreams of sailorselongated body floats through the…
“Prayers Answered,” A Christmas Story Now Love On Hotel Masticadores
Prayers Answered Snow clung to a small mulberry tree in the distance. It was a sad reminder of the old cotton fields nestled close to where Josie used to call home. Snow was something different, like something pure. Still, Josie was lost in a state of misery. She peered through the narrow window that overlooked…
Reading of Maggie Watson’s Poem, “Searching” from her New Book Wild Flower – by Joni
Maggie Watson is a domestic abuse survivor and a warrior. Her book “Wild Flower” is a strong and impactful collection of poetry about her travels to find herself. It is impossible to stop reading once you start this book. As a ACOA (Adult Child of Alcoholics) I found this book to be captivating, courageous, contemplative…
My New Poem, “Singularity,” Now Live On Hotel Masticadores
Singularity unfeathered, sipping seeds from a martini glass made from an abandoned hummingbird nest, I ache squirrels once talked to menow, I dig for their lost nutsin our browning yard, hollowlaid out, like lost moments gift me with a red-blue facemajestic tail, the crazed danceof the male turkey’s dressdo not hinder me a simpleton notes rise from…
“Family Forgiveness” A New Poem By Joni Caggiano
Artwork Donated By ©️Francisco Bravo Cabrera For “One Petal At A Time”, Now Part of Our Art Collection Family Forgiveness Fall burns my flesh like rusty shades of her leaves. I cocoon in sorrow’s labored breath as I dine on erstwhile memories. My presence fades as echoes of yesterday’s nagging whispers seep through outworn cement…
My New Poem, “Rainbow Queen,” Now Live At Hotel Masticadores
Rainbow Queen dreams of mineembrace forlorn window weeperscotton candy cloudswhisper riddles softwinged rainbowwhere bikes glide bymy tic-tac frecklesadorn pale skindancing to flutesshift deliberatelylike a golden queen fluid chess piece To continue reading, please visit Hotel Masticadores, and if you enjoyed it, please also consider liking, commenting, and sharing. Thanks to Michelle for continuing to support fellow…
My New Poem, “Spirit Moose,” Now Live At Hotel Masticadores
Spirit Moose antlers strong, bentroaming in the veinsof earth’s shadowswhispers ride the reins giant the spirit moosespraying his grey mistseeking refuge fromhoarfrost’s imminent fist pure albino coat, proudsun spirals in the eastcold rains upon earthfrozen by this spirit beast To continue reading, please visit Hotel Masticadores, and if you like it, please consider liking,…