After reading “The Best Gift“, written by the talented and beautiful poetess, Annabel – wherein she shares finding happiness through love and faith along her journey from home – I was inspired to write this poem…
The gift of self love
To make oneself whole
Will reap great rewards
Enliven your soul
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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What You Won’t Do for Love, by Bobby Caldwell (1978) – see lyrics here.
After reading “Não Há Metades” (Portuguese, meaning “There Are No Halves”) by Carla Milho – a very talented writer, lovely lady and good friend from Lisbon, Portugal – I was inspired to write this poem…
Your magic charms
Have captured me
Now, what am I to do
You warm my heart
I can’t escape
Feelings I know are true
So far away
I want you near
Sharing time hand in hand
That we may kiss
On moonlit beach
And lay down in the sand
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Using Affinity Photo software, I made the following modifications to this photograph of a pink rose: the image was straightened and cropped, then desaturated; a mask was added in order to paint back color into the rose; clarity was enhanced, and adjustments layers were used (white balance, vibrance, levels); I also included a faint glow effect and a textural overlay.
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A good friend and wonderful writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, she is often the source of my inspiration – Carla Milho. I encourage you to visit her web site to enjoy reading her posts. Thanks very much!
A Star Named Carla
The cosmos, full of stars
With one that shines so bright
I draw upon the sky
For her, my wish, this night
A spell cast from afar
Her beauty speaks to me
One candle in the dark
Her light is all I see
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Flor d’Luna (Moonflower) – by Santana (1977)
After reading “Maravilha” (Portuguese, meaning “The Wonderful”) by a beautiful and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, Carla Milho – wherein she conveys sentiments of love, sincerity & happiness – I was inspired to write this haiku…
Crafted with magic
Drawing two hearts together
An artist of love
© 2022 Phil Perkins
Magic Carpet Ride – by Steppenwolf (1968) – see lyrics here
Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
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Having read “Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright” by a talented poetess and dear friend from California, Cindy Georgakas – wherein she interweaves beautiful imagery with hopeful, endearing assurances – I was inspired to write this poem…
She sloshes in galoshes
Wading ankle-deep into memories
Fond reflections splashed with love
Buoy her spirits, like a summer breeze
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Summer Breeze – by Seals & Crofts (1972) / see lyrics here
After reading “Forte é…” (Portuguese, meaning “Strong is…”), written by a talented writer, lovely lady and good friend from Lisbon, Carla Milho – wherein she speaks to courage and the importance of perseverance over negative influences – I was inspired to write this poem…
Writing of challenges
Encountered everyday
It’s one win at a time
Each victory, her way
Her strength through courage shines
In wielding sword and shield
To keep bad folks at bay
Whereby their fates are sealed
With black leather jacket
Wrapped in faded blue jean
Humble in her beauty
She’s a warrior and queen
She is also the star whose light illuminates the landscape of my dreams.
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Having read “Let Me Sing You a Lullaby” by the talented and beautiful Californian poetess, Annabel – wherein she recounts an appreciation of kindness, love and guidance, as received through the song of an angel – I was inspired to write this poem…
Like a message in a bottle
Sealed with a kiss and set adrift
Words flow from your heart, so lovely
– poetic bliss, shared as a gift
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
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Having read “Amanhã Talvez” (Portuguese, meaning “Maybe Tomorrow”), written by a talented writer, lovely woman and good friend hailing from Lisbon, Carla Milho – wherein she contemplates meaningful expressions of emotion, aspiring to the present (carpe diem) rather than tomorrow – I was inspired to write this poem…
It’s what she has
Inside her heart
That makes mine skip a beat
Her good nature
And precious soul
Accentuate the sweet
She’s the one who warms my heart
And the light by which I see
What it means to be alive
Here and now, and yet to be
Green eyes serene, her pair is nice
– a golden slice of paradise
To make it four and evermore
Two happy hearts, to underscore
I pen these words
With hope she’ll read
This message of the heart
That if someday
We ever meet
In love, we’ll never part
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
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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
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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