Archive for November, 2008
Old Soldier
He welcomes me again. I tell him where I’ve been; he has been nowhere else. And I rest my head and wait in darkness as he talks of pineapple. He recounts Hawaii and every car he ever owned. Veterans linger with memories random as bingo. He asks if I have ever been in a jet. He [...]
Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Goals
From the upcoming book, “Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting” by L. Diane Wolfe Life is all about overcoming. Living to the fullest requires determination. We must possess purpose and drive. We need set goals and a positive attitude. Fear must be conquered. Leadership traits and people skills are vital. To [...]
Two Corner Windows …
Often in the evening Her silhouette appeared In the two corner windows. From across the thoroughfare Passionate strains of Debussy or Rachmaninoff filtered down into The street as the clarion of her ritual. Bathed in the light of many candles; She moved sylphlike, concupiscent Brushstrokes exposing the soul of Unrequited passions At times I surrendered [...]
WHEN THE DAWN ARRIVES
Posted by P. Vijay Kumar When dawn arrives singing to wake me up, I lie waiting for the vigour and warmth of noon. Later, when the afternoon sea breeze dance around in a flurry, When the sand and mind burn in summertime fury, I sit silent and alone in my hut, waiting for the dusk to [...]
Life Without Chance
Dreams remain stagnate as inertia clings to the core, permitting fear to immobilize, resulting in life without prospect — save the spirit breaks free to capture the opportunity. There are no chances in life — unless taken.
Lovesick
“If fire is unrepressed” He said, “It makes no good for dripping red.” Who’d have thought the rebel saint Played by rules, fearing complaint? He poured another glass for me, His eyes turned black with jealousy, Another’s name was in the air But he dismissed it with his stare. He downed the poison, dripping chin, [...]
A Deeper Blue
My extended family assembled in Pensacola. We came from near and far to celebrate birthdays of great significance. My Dad just turned 80; my stepmother 75. Plans were made to get up around four in the morning on that Saturday. We looked like a bunch of zombies when we came aboard the Lively One II. [...]
