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Poem in Response

Having read “Thirsty“, a heavenly haiku written by a lovely poetess and dear friend from the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Michele Lee, I was inspired to write this poem in response…

Stories bound in time
Cataloged between bookends
Libraries of life

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

A Day In The Life, by The Beatles (1967) – see lyrics here.

NOTE

From May 15-20th, Michele Lee is hosting a What moves you? (blog challenge), where two participants will have “a chance to win an item from artist entrepreneur Sammi Lee’s Mintaka Collection“. Check it out!

Phil

May 14, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem

Signs of Spring

Time turns and returns
On a cycle through seasons
Mornings wet with dew

Welcoming April
Green grasses gaming to grow
Signs of spring, anew

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

April 1, 2023

Poetry & Writing

Frozen Sea of Neptune

Across the solar system – 2.8 billion miles – there exists an unusual phenomenon…a frozen sea on the planet Neptune! Or, not. Either way, you won’t need to travel that far to enjoy this unusual scenery. Instead, simply visit any of the following shops:

Thanks for visiting! 👽

Phil

February 27, 2023

Science Fiction, Space

Poem in Response

Having read “Taking Strolls in Shillong“, written by my friend Mukti Masih, a beautiful poetess, Christian, successful entrepreneur and chai-totaler hailing from Indore, India – wherein she shares rewarding experiences while walking in the capital city of Meghalaya – I was inspired to write this poem…

The call of Shillong
Resounds in your heart
Through words from the Lord
With which to impart

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Show and Tell, by Al Wilson (1973) – see lyrics here.

Phil

February 17, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem

May the trail upon which you tread
From light of life
To dark of dead

Reward your days a worthy prize
Faith, hope and love
Forever wise

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

On the Road to Find Out, by Cat Stevens (1970) – see lyrics here.

Phil

February 13, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem in Response

Having read “Superstition Mountain“, written by the talented and lovely Arizonian poetess, Michele Lee – wherein she draws spiritual nourishment, perspective and resolve in visiting majestic mountains near Phoenix – I was inspired to write this poem…

At golden hour
Above the sands
Old spirits join in song

From mountain tops
Upon the wind
As one, with you – stand strong

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Couldn’t Stand the Weather, by Stevie Ray Vaughan (1984) – see lyrics here.

Phil

December 1, 2022

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem: Tree Fort

I built a fort
High in a tree
A place to chill
Relax, carefree

Of wood and nails
With steps and rails
An oasis off the grid

All pieces found
– scattered around
On the budget of a kid

Now, times have changed
That space seems small
Yet the dream remains full-scale

And so I drift
To yesteryear
Chasing mountains on a trail

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Rocky Mountain High – by John Denver (1972) – see lyrics here

Phil

October 9, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Journey From Earth

Typographic artwork featuring the Latin phrase, “Non est ad astra mollis e terris via”. Translation: There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.

You can discover a variety of prints and products available in the following shops: Pixels, ArtPal, Redbubble, ArtFlakes and Tee Public.

Thanks for stopping by!

Phil

September 27, 2022

Graphics, Quotes

Poem in Response

Having read “To the Oak Tree“, penned by the lovely and talented poetess, Annabel, a dear friend and frequent source of my inspiration – wherein she speaks of nature, love and loyalty – I wrote this poem in response…

Together, through roots and shoots
Sharing seasons in the sun
Majestic beauty unfolds
With each ring, we grow as one

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

↱ You can read the lyrics here ↴

Phil

August 22, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Poem: Her Lovely Smile

Her lovely smile has the power to compel poetry. At an age 17 years younger, she’s Mukti Masih – a published poetess, author and successful content writer from India. After a recent exchange, I wrote this poem as I drifted into a daydream…

Every time I see her smile
Heaven shines a light on me
Happy heart in sweet delight
Chasing dreams of what could be

   On the rhythm of waves
   Rang a sound from her heart
   Where the waters of love
   Know no end, only start

   On a ship under sail
   Without map, simply stars
   And a warm summer breeze
   With acoustic guitars

   On a course to the east
   Currents carry and flow
   Is this only a dream?
   Perhaps, yes, I think so

Were it not for many miles
And the years, so far apart
Both day and night - time to share
Grand adventures of the heart

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

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

July 1, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Poem

Time is Precious

Time is precious
It’s of the essence
It’s here, then gone
From adolescence

The time you have
And the time you take
The things you’ve done
And the plans you make
The sights you’ve seen
Now a memory
And what’s to come
Yet a fantasy

Time marches on
Though nary a sound
Hands on the wall
Each day spin around

Time is fleeting
Take note and behold
Lessons in life
With age, growing old

Make your time count
To be a good friend
Share happiness
And love to the end

You might also enjoy reading another poem I wrote about time, entitled “A Distant Time“. It was published on July 12, 2021.

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

June 24, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Poem of Sharing

Following correspondence with a dear friend and frequent source of inspiration – Carla Milho, a lovely lady and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal – I wrote this poem…

Hearts in Hands of Time

A locket lost in the sands of time
On a beach, on a date, long ago
As lovers captured a setting sun
Holding hands, moving close, hearts aglow

In the years since passed
Now, a quiet life
With the fire kept warm, alive

Down memory lane
As husband and wife
Still in love, on a moonlight drive

In the twilight between dusk and dawn
Step by step, tracking prints, shifting sand
Reflections on gold, one summer night
Found again, on the beach, hand in hand

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

March 5, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Poem in Response

Having read “Lend Me Your Poem” by talented poetess, dancer and friend Annabel – wherein she speaks of life, light and love – I was inspired to write this poem in response…

Lend me a pen
And I’ll write you a poem

Lend me your hand
Under starlight we’ll roam

Aloft of clouds
As light as a feather

Burgeoning hearts
Drawn closer together

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

November 18, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Poem

A Distant Time

Before I go
I’ll skip a stone
Rings counted in the wake

Look back and smile
Before I go
Reflections on the lake

The time has come
Beyond the fields
My journey starts today

No wish to wait
The time has come
Forthwith and underway…

A house of clouds
Above the hill
Its door propped open wide

I say my prayers
Then cross my heart
Up stairs, to step inside

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

July 12, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Slice of Earth

Find Products In These Shops:

Silhouette of an an abstract land mass with a person and tree, traveling on a journey through a sun-filled atmosphere toward the stars…

Whether you’re looking for a gift to give to family members, friends, or something for yourself, you’ll find a plethora of products available in my shops, including: wall art, furniture, home decor, bed & bath, tabletop, office, tech, apparel & bags, outdoor & lifestyle, accessories, stationary, face masks, etc.. Essentially, everything under the sun.

Phil

July 9, 2021

Graphics, Surreal

Tag: life

NOTE

Hearts in Hands of Time