Ernesto P. Santiago Poet Lyric

Walk In My Sandals

there were 
words

painting images 
at the back of my head 
and everyday 

I plucked them out
to share, yet 
I couldn’t find you

neither your shadow
that I departed for the desert
and took refuge

in the shivers 
of my sandals

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Alley Poe April 4, 2009 at 9:05 PM gives me the shivers

L'Nass Shango March 15, 2009 at 4:09 AM Deep, meditative, beautiful poem. I enjoyed the read, thanks for the write

Laurie Ginn February 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM This is says so much in few words and you totally put your meaning out there. Wonderful write. Laurie

Michael Jordan January 26, 2009 at 5:27 AM Ernesto my friend - Very well written piece - Totally amazing - Always my pleasure, God Bless, MJ

Christopher Higgins January 26, 2009 at 5:18 AM This is an incredible piece of writing. So much reside in these words. Love the fourth stanza..great job!