Select Page

Spine and Ribcage with Only Heart and Ghost 

Spine and Ribcage with Only Heart and Ghost  Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem If he were just his skeleton except For soul and heart, the winds would churn right through Him chilling heart and spirit,...

Apple Blossoms and a Massachusetts Vista Beyond

Apple Blossoms and a Massachusetts Vista Beyond Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Heaven more distant Than the young man’s past, he dreams. Buddha does not help. ~  Phillip Whidden New England waits, my...

Multiple Wings Hovering in Agility Above Revelation

Multiple Wings Hovering in Agility Above Revelation Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poemWaveringly, and not, Waveringly, and not, A giant dragonfly floats, Passes but settles. ~ Issa [Englished by Phillip...

Ambiguity

Ambiguity People are few. October leaves also fall, Here, there, now and then. ~ Issa [Englished by Phillip Whidden] The people come and go.  As symbols they Lack wings unlike black Lucifer or God. The people are far fewer in the day Than leaves that flutter, wings...

Leaves, Limbs and Florida Heat

Leaves, Limbs and Florida Heat Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The blooms and leaves as symbols do not touch His older brother, Donald, or one gone Last month.  The leaves and blossoms settle much Too...