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Having read “Loved Like Roses“, written by the beautiful Holly Hunter, a very talented poetess and friend hailing from The Sunshine State – wherein love is nurtured and flourishes in a summer garden – I was inspired to write this poem in response…
Flowing curves, under pen
Laced of ink rippling wet
Words converge, fresh with love
Roses bloom in duet
© 2023 Phil Perkins
PHOTOT CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Melissa, by The Allman Brothers Band (1972) – see lyrics here.
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
This poem was written for Annabel, a very talented and beautiful poetess residing in California. An exquisite dancer and friend whose smile melts my heart, she’s also a source of inspiration. Please visit her site to enjoy her creative writings – thank you!
Drifting by night, into a dream
I saw her standing there –
Beside the sea
Under a moon
Gold stardust in her hair
Hers are the words I long to hear
In rapture of the heart
Each welcoming
Our warm embrace
Forming a work of art
The day did dawn, as I arose
Reflecting on her spell
Deep down inside
I wish for her
– the lovely Annabel
© 2023 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Sweet Thing, by Van Morrison (1969) – see lyrics here.
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
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
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
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
↱ You can read the lyrics here ↴
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
© 2022 Phil Perkins
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.
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…
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
© 2022 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
A lovely lady from Lisbon, Portugal, Carla is a wonderful writer and a dear friend. Please visit her site to wish her a Happy Birthday 👋🏻
The time has come to celebrate
Share gifts and cake and love
Wishing all the best for Carla
With blessings from above
At forty-six and in your stride
The world at your command
The time is now, to seize the day
Pursue your dreams as planned
So eat your cake, and smile and laugh
This day belongs to you
And share good times with all your friends
Some old, and some brand new
© 2022 Phil Perkins
Carla is often a source of inspiration for me, to which, having read her writing yesterday entitled, “Ballerina“, I offer this poem in response…
So beautiful your words
As the heart from which they flow
Your precious spirit true
Dancing eyes of green aglow
© 2022 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Birds sing from the trees as dappled morning sunshine filters through the forest in this black and white photograph, taken at Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Prints and other gifts are available in my shops at Redbubble, Society 6 and Pixels. Thanks.
Reblogging is a common function built into WordPress, used to both share content as well as to increase traffic by displaying interesting posts for ones viewing audience.
Some WordPress site owners choose to discourage other users from sharing their posts, however, by visiting Tools > Marketing > and unchecking the “Show reblog button” option. While this broadly prevents reblogging, at present it is still possible for others to reblog content through The Reader, clicking the “Share” button and selecting their site.
With the growing prevalence of block patterns in use, though, reblogging can at times produce an unpredictable display, as some themes don’t yet adequately accommodate these new features.
Rather than reblogging, a user may instead choose to link to someones content. And, it’s easy to do so properly without copying the work (i.e., art, design or photography) of others.
Suppose that you wanted to link to my post on April 22, 2021 entitled, “A Lesson About Friendship“. You’ll need to include the following information –
The post link is displayed in the URL address bar: https://perkinsdesigns.com/2021/04/22/a-lesson-about-friendship/
To find the image address, use your mouse to right click on the posted image (here, my photograph of a horse) and select “Copy Image Address”: https://perkinsdesigns.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/21jan_two_horses_friendship.jpg
Now, create a new post. Use the same or modified title (e.g., “A Lesson About Friendship” or “A Lesson About Friendship – Perkins Designs”) and add an image by typing “/image” (if using the Block Editor), or choosing the add image icon (if using the Classic Editor). Next, choose “Insert from URL”, and paste the image address. Doing so, you’ll see the horse photograph appear within your post only (not in your media library).
Lastly, add attribution by connecting the post link with the source text, such as: “Source – Perkins Designs“.
Hopefully, this practical information may prove to be useful. Thanks!
I wrote this poem for a friend in India, Mukti Masih – a Christian, chai-totaler, published poetess, freelance writer, business Head of Content, and, someone who inspires me. I encourage you to visit her web site.
If I were married
With kids and a lot
I’d wish for someone
Who has what she’s got
A thoughtful woman
Beautiful and smart
Who cherishes God
Through faith in her heart
So splendid the words
In poems wrapped with love
And hope, which she shares
Endowed from above
She’s a role model
By the name Mukti
Writing with impact
Professionally
Please visit her site
Your company, too
For content that works
Perspective anew
© 2021 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
On an old cobblestone snickelway, a mild-mannered woman from the village happily daydreamed as she went about on her way to market.
Often overlooked by passersby, she was a humble and quiet woman of slight stature whose clothes were second-hand, though very well kept. Her gait was graceful, and she carried herself with confidence.
I’d seen her shopping before, filling her wicker basket with produce, sharing a shy smile though never conversation with others present.
Sometime later, while reading a newspaper on a bench aside the street, I observed her walking in my direction, returning home with a stock of food.
Soon, our eyes met and we shared a pleasant smile. She had the most beautiful eyes I’d ever seen, and I promptly stood to introduce myself. However, before I could speak, she reached forward towards me with her hand clasped.
I watched as she slowly unfurled her palm, revealing a small analog timepiece and a tattoo, reading; “The best is yet to come”. Nodding in affirmation, and, with time to spare, I grinned while asking if she would allow me the privilege of carrying her groceries home.
That was the first of many days that followed, during which time we spent countless hours together sharing experiences and happiness.
Behind those big green eyes and shy smile resided a strong woman with a courageous soul, and a heart full of love – a kind, gentle spirit.
She was truly one of a kind and it didn’t matter to me that she was mute – oftentimes, the most meaningful exchange between people who care for one another doesn’t require use of words to speak volumes.
© 2021 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Whispers with a welcomed tone
She pressed her heart to my ear
Speaking in another tongue
Her language of love rang clear
© 2021 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com
Retro five color graphic design with added noise, a shredded distortion effect and typographic overlay using the text: happiness, sharing, kindness, joy, care, peace, love, relationships, selflessness and commitment.
Available through my shops at Society 6, Redbubble and Pixels.
Phil Perkins Photography 
