Memorial Day, 2013
Thank you~~to all the men and women, and their families, who serve and sacrifice in order to preserve the abundant American freedoms we are privileged to hold as our identity. Lest we forget, the...
View ArticleOn the White Leather Couch
An embarrassment of clarity, This “gift”, wise maturity. I looked to others for hand- Me-down lives—as though we Could fit, one-size-all. Sift bio’s, add Mannerisms. Shake, pour— Retch. ~~~ Today is...
View ArticleUnchanged Memory
She kept the bedroom Exactly as he’d left her, Their passion—Unchanged. Death was merely final thief— Time had taken what it pleased. In reserve, vast wealth remained: Naught, of love, to rearrange....
View ArticleDiamond Amid Rhinestones
Like rhinestones falling, Heaven dripped island rain; Freshening soft wilt Of orchids, frangipani— Perfume rose, swarmed silk, lingered. Sunsets lured, heady, Recklessly drunken palette— Warmth lay on...
View ArticleDays
There are single days which Inflate, Fill up–and overwhelm whole years. ~~~~~ Today’s holidays include: “Hug Your Cat Day”, “Old Maid’s Day”, and “Applesauce Cake Day”. I’ll skip right to the last,...
View ArticleAngel Feathers
A scattering of shells— Creatures On brink of life’s adventure, crushed. Scattering of feathers– Angels Shed solace, journeying Homeward. ©Jael Sterling, 2013 Filed under: Children, Christian Poet,...
View ArticleTime and Light
Evening sun bronzes Tops of fir trees—second glance, Gilt-olive shadows. Quickly, time and light Change vision, life perceptions— Gasp, grasp for gone glints. ~~~~~ Today is “National Gardening...
View ArticleYellow Violets and Roses
Yellow violets cavort— Garden’s Rhapsodic, now that winter left. ….And, yellow roses Sprang up outside my neighbor’s Window–friendship? Hope? ~~~~~ Okay, I promised you today’s holidays would be...
View ArticleGone Girl
G race pursues O ver-swept N ameless angels E xiting; exiled, to other country. G alaxy whirls ‘mid withered wings, I ncredulous; R ioting rival spirits— L ost last chance. ©Caddo Veil, 2013 Filed...
View ArticlePoet’s Penalty
She drags dungeon chains Across ancient ash-dust stones— Halt, yet hurrying; Hand to ear, shields echoed din, Pulling toward grated window. It is all she has— Small cold view of stars, rouged clouds,...
View ArticleFather’s Day, 2013
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads, and “stand-in” dads (hey, they’re special heroes!)–may your tears be “macho” as you read the Hallmark and homemade greeting cards today. For those whose...
View ArticleIndigo Kings
Blue-black feather-flash Proud caws of indigo crows Majestic, amid Saturday shoppers’ refuse Rulers, parking lot kingdom~ ©Jael Sterling, 2013 Filed under: Christian Poet, Poetry, Tanka Tagged:...
View ArticleElegance Shrugged
When did it happen, Graceless fall from elegance? Sophistication Shed, like last season’s fashion; Faded, faster than suntan. Do I mourn, bemoan Lady of Head-Turning-Looks Her late loveliness? Not...
View ArticleBreathless Heart
Storm’s thunder, brewing; Or was it a distant train; Steps, endless running. Trying to catch up to you; My heart breathless, desperate… ©Jael Sterling, 2013 Filed under: Christian Poet, Grief &...
View ArticleUnwelcome Guest
Death, on icy tiptoes, Enters— Too frequently, unwelcome guest. ©Jael Sterling, 2013 Filed under: Christian Poet, Death, Haiku--Tau Ku--Pi Ku, Poetry Tagged: icy tiptoes, Jael Sterling-poet, unwelcome...
View ArticleRipe Strawberries
Ripe strawberry scent Wafts from sun-warmed sweatshirt hug; Quick, giggling, kisses. Summer love, child’s affection— Uncomplicated heart, free. ©Jael Sterling, 2013 Filed under: Children, Christian...
View ArticleSomewhere
Honking in formation– Geese skein; Heralding arrival “Somewhere”. ~~~~~ (Photo used with permission of Melody Lowes–Thanks, Mel! If you haven’t read her post, “The Call of the Wild”, it is a...
View ArticleGlories Rising
Effervescent glories, Rising— Ginger ale bubbles, from dark pool. Holy Spirit transforms, Reveals– Celebrate Reclamation. ©Jael Sterling, 2013 Filed under: Christian Faith, Christian Poet,...
View ArticleRain Falls On Poverty
Clouds clench like rage, lust– Relentless bent to futile, Feed, bleak appetites. Rain falls on poverty— Dampens Not, lifestyles of degradation. Driven, night shrouds day– Drenched by abject...
View ArticleRequest of Moon
Rich burnished jet, the night does fly On raven’s silent outstretched wings; Adorned with lamps, mere sesame seeds— From yearning miles away, I spy. Filmy aureole around the moon— I reach my hand,...
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