Grandma’s wall clock stood with timeless elegance,
Its chimes each hour, a heartbeat’s alluring dance.
When she passed, it found new rest on my aunt’s wall,
Echoes weaving memories' enthralling call.
She caught my wistful gaze, then gave it to me,
Since then, it’s brought timeless and endless joy free.
Categories:
enthralling, appreciation, dance, grandmother, happiness,
Form: Rhyme
for the few good-natured... life is earth-shattering.
Categories:
enthralling, care, creation, feelings,
Form: Free verse
Feel peaceful moment
Space filled with sunshine, wind
And chirping of birds.
Categories:
enthralling, freedom, nature, nostalgia, sensual,
Form: Haiku
Jasmine blooms adorn your hair, handsome
Gold anklets swish neat tales my awesome
henna in those cute hands is bosom
rose tears perfume fills the room, awesome
Your rubies and jade have made you bloom
charming diamond bangles, my awesome
Coal makeup let your eyes fade the gloom
wear the pearl necklace will shine; awesome
Why your blond face peak same as a gnome
The groom's voice from afar, my awesome
Your dresses were snatched here and, there some
captivate with your sparkle awesome
you are a quaint heaven bride, oh groom
you are Soto blessed bride, my awesome.
Written March 3rd, 2022
Categories:
enthralling, analogy, beautiful, beauty, dream,
Form: Ghazal
the sea winds calling
calling beach tides thrilling
thrilling woodlands for hiking
hiking along streams vibrant
vibrant wildlife still sprawling
sprawling plant life enthralling
enthralling cobble streets for strolling
strolling perfection in a New England town ~~
a New England town of actual living sounds -
sounds like I should permanently settle down:
Leading a simple life are solid folk.
Many fish the sea for their living.
In city life, they would be slowpokes,
but here time is for deep breathing.
Old lighthouses dot an idyllic coast
and fishing boats fill the scenic harbors.
There’s shellfish aplenty for dining ardor.
Many inns are old homes of lace and charm,
reminiscent of America’s youth.
There are old horse bridges and farms
built when pride was America’s truth.
There is much history to relish
and nature that stirs one zealous.
New England is the good life embellished
and an address that I would cherish.
Categories:
enthralling, beauty, culture, environment, happy,
Form: Rhyme
It's so enthralling to be falling again
When love is the bane of my existence it fills me with pain
Romance is the rapture of the heart
To capture all that might one day bring us apart
There are so many nuances to love
I could light this flame and look above
My soul is righteous as I stare into your eyes
No lies, no reasons why, just simple sighs
You knew my mind was a twisting travesty
Rolling out the purple carpet for your majesty
You pushed over walls, wrote it on the bathroom stalls of malls
And had the gall to ignore all the common sense calls
And every time I pushed you pulled
But perhaps it's you who has been fooled
By thinking I'm worth your time
While I whittle away my life in rhythm and rhyme
You sit there and wipe away the grime
That covers my heart like slime
And yet for all of my hate
You unlocked the door of my fate
And now it's too late
Because it's so enthralling to be falling
I just hope it doesn't send us sprawling
Categories:
enthralling, feelings, hope, love, romantic,
Form: Free verse
A man of free will
A visionary soul
Gulps down the misery of discrimination
Climbs a great hill with compassion
Breathes over hurdles
Uses time wisely
Don’t wish but go get
Don’t only dream but pursue
Money won’t create success
Freedom will
It doesn't matter where one is from
A heart matters
Unite to create establishments
Because there is a Nelson Mandela in every true spirit
Categories:
enthralling, change, community, dedication, desire,
Form: Sonnet
beauty --
talismanic
or divine can give one
talaria to fly loveward.
striking.
Categories:
enthralling, imagination, introspection, uplifting,
Form: Cinquain