Tag: desert rose

Poem in Response
After reading “My Inspired Blog Back Story“, written by the very talented and lovely Arizonian poetess, Michele Lee – wherein she elaborates upon her decision to pursue writing, discusses challenges, hard work and successes – I was inspired to write this poem…
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From an absence of light came a spark in the dark
   In a call from her dreams to connect with her heart
Inspiration brought joy with both truth and reward
   When she answered to make a creative fresh start
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© 2022 Phil Perkins

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Soul Searching by Average White Band (1976) – see lyrics here.

NOTE: this poem uses the Preformatted Block, which allows for indentation of text exactly as pasted. However, in so doing, a monospace font is used.
Phil

November 23, 2022

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

After reading “Burn Brightly” by the talented and lovely Arizonian poetess, Michele Lee – wherein her inspirational poetic prose speaks to self-confidence, aspirations, and to make hay while the sun shines – I wrote this short poem…

She arose, this desert rose
As the sun in silhouette
Bridging space with song, in dance
Center stage, without regret

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

“Listen to the Music” – by The Doobie Brothers (1972) / see lyrics

Phil

September 18, 2022

Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

There are times I feel I should refrain
From the sounds that drum as rhyme
Yet, your beauty shines through poetry
Like your smile, your words sublime

Having read “Twilight’s First Blush“, written by a lovely poetess and friend from the Valley of the Sun, Michele Lee – wherein she conveys a romantic recollection at dawn & shares her welcomed sense of humor – I was inspired to write this poem in response…

On a late night cruise
To a rendezvous
Just seventeen miles or so

It’s the magic hour
When night fades to day
And the cock begins to crow

In romantic waves
Rhythm fills the air
Glances cast amorously

Soon, a warm embrace
On the edge of love
Two hearts sing in rhapsody

Til the morning draws
Colors peach to blue
As faint starlight blinks farewell

Cheers, to drift once more
On this desert sea
Over sand and under spell

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

July 28, 2022

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem for a Friend

A lovely poetess and friend hailing from the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Michele Lee has worked diligently over the past nineteen months authoring her first book – presently, being edited. I wrote this short poem in honor of her hard work, and I encourage you to visit her site to learn more!

Waves riding the wind
Wash her hair in the sun
Words written with ink
Drying now, almost done

She’s a southwestern rock star
A flowering desert rose
With a tumbleweed spirit
And a story line that flows

So, purchase her book
Coming soon, out for sale
Sit back and enjoy
Michele’s creative tale

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

May 23, 2022

Poetry & Writing
Poem of Gardens

Having read a wonderful poem entitled “Connected Roots“, by poetess Michele Lee – where she highlights the life & beauty of a desert rose named Lady Banks – I was inspired to write this short poem…

From separate places to common spaces
In a garden tended by loving hand
Plants and people of nature and nurture
Sharing golden beauty across the land

© 2021 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

April 17, 2021

Poetry & Writing