Tag Archives: Hearts

Freedom Ringing

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Shainbird

Not like a thunderstorm Is the sound of freedom ringing, But as quiet and as original As blood flowing through veins To and from hearts. But just like a thunderstorm Is the sight of freedom ringing, Flickering and waking a … Continue reading →

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Fog

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Shainbird

impressionism blurring harsh reality clouds crouching near hearts Copyright © 2014 Shainbird. All rights reserved. Note: This is for Sahm’s We Drink Inspiration – Poetry Prompt #009: A Photo’s Worth.

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In Patience

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Shainbird

In patience, awaiting the last Of luck to make complete the potluck, Beauty’s eventual evolution, a rose Growing inside a well, to spring, bloom In sun, a long way coming, a long way In patience. A wishing well, a well-wisher … Continue reading →

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Like Hearts

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Shainbird

sun with rain pass time wind whistles through apertures turbines stand rusted Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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Moonlight

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Shainbird

  A late August evening – a still night Save for the orbiting of bugs to light. Leaps from busy minds to still hearts In memories of where love starts. Distance can grow without a stride Through sorrow held deep … Continue reading →

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Forgotten But Not Lost

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Shainbird

existence echoes with the sound of peeling paint in the void of hearts Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved. Note: Sahm at Because We’re Poets has given us Monday Poetry Prompt #17: The Words Within the Picture to write a … Continue reading →

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Passages – A Diamante

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Shainbird

Doors locked, hinged opening, closing, permitting essential, private, rhythmic, surpassable concealing, swaying, accepting accessible, solicitous Hearts Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved. Note: This is for Bastet’s Pixelventures: Doors and Passages.

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Hope

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Shainbird

in this tired, old world, light rests in the western sky and in beating hearts Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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Hearts Ahead

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Shainbird

Slowly, Gently The wind billows round, waltzing with tree branches, Tickling chimes, riding pinwheels, whispering in our ears. Turning, Inhaling, Then in a flash, rhythms separate, our hearts race past us picking Up their pace as they turn and realize … Continue reading →

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Strangers Who Always Meet

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Shainbird

Dear neighbor, I saw you from afar, Both of us getting Out of the car. Most times we pretend The other isn’t there, Going about our business With only self care. Once, maybe in a while, A few words we … Continue reading →

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