Oyster Poems

Life And Knowledge
Written: by Miracle man
2-1-2020

During my lifetime,
Concealed within each obstacle lay an opportunity.
Recognizing it often required some creative thinking.
I learned that the greatest knowledge I could attain,
was rooted in choices I made in everyday living.
I now realize that the...Read More

Two sets of footprints merge on the beach

	Earth wind fire and water

Chariots of passion as lips lubricate desire

	Body mind spirit and soul

An Eightfold Noble Path squared in heaven

	Love peace desire and lust

Drift wood applauds high and low waters

	Corals caress chorus...Read More

A diner sits down
looking forward
to eating oysters

it was their season
after all

just as he was about
to pounce 
on the oysters

the head oyster spoke up
saying 

hey human what the hell
do you think you are doing

you think you have the right
to eat me?

that’s...Read More

DELVE INTO THE BEAUTY OF THIS WORLD AS IF IT WERE YOUR OYSTER 
GO TO IT AS IF IT WERE A GIFT WRAPPED JUST FOR YOU AND YOUR 
SENSES. WIPE CLEAN EVERY THOUGHT AND REMOVE ALL THE FEAR 
AND HINDERANCE...Read More

Mountain oyster stew for lunch
Lovely for an old ladies’ brunch
They down them with glee
Happy as crones can be
I do not think they have a hunch

...Read More

I am a spirit with highest serenity of moon .
I am a spirit drenched in depth of sea  of love. 
I am a spirit scorched in fire of rage. 
I am a spirit blown away by wind of fear....Read More

PACHY ,PACHY PACHYDERM
by 
JOHN M. ARRIBAS



I own a little ranchette, ftve acres, more or less
With a two storey colonial, gorgeously dressed
With a wrap around balcony on the second floor
With a large rose garden. Who could ask for more?
Green Bahamian shutters,...Read More

the Yuguang Island is quiet and peaceful 
the sunset tower made from the washed up woodwork and string
along the coast of Tainan elicits a sense of awe and beauty 
the colorful sky, the waves on the shore and the rhythmic...Read More

Locked within a golden cage
Kept under lock and key
Cloaked with a dark veil
To hide me from the world
Kept in the darkness
In this cold prison.

Under watchful eyes
Gazes cold as ice
As I remain silent
Frightened to move
One false step
Would be my doom.

My only...Read More

OH to be 21


Your 21st has finally come,

And now your journey has begun,

To say I’m proud is simply not enough,

Of the incredibly intelligent, independent,

Wonderful, wise women you’ve become,

My descendant, I’m just so chuffed,

Academically you’ve excelled at each and every hurdle,

We...Read More

Floating  Market on the River

A Thailand tradition 
Large sun umbrellas 
And boat roofs or hoods
And Asian conical hats
A bucket of cracked brown egg shells 

A grandma quickly whips up 
Egg, oyster and fresh, crisp bean sprout
In rice flour batter

Raw...Read More

...and the pot of chili
simmered as the clouds
parted slightly settling 
upon the bright darkness
of the sky...

a table with a bowl
of oyster crackers
in front of a bowl
of life-like leaves
and well-crafted
assortment of fruit

near and distant sounds
float in and out windows
and a partially...Read More

Have faith in your mission, do unto others
   Bold be your vision, make them your brothers
Yield not to nagging pricks and pangs of doubt
   ~ The world is an oyster, yours to pry out



  ...Read More

Yes, I do teach. 
Our children have the day off school THIS Friday?
What? Why? What school calendar? Who reads it?
I am always the last to know.

This is Monday.
GRRRRRRR.
I know. It is five days’ notice.
But if the children are not here
It...Read More

My heart is full of unbounded love
Bleeding sacrifice and pain 
Spilling over with devotion
pouring down like monsoon rain

With the vastness of the ocean 
It beats out a warning cry 
To ward of evil spirits 
keep you safe till you can...Read More

"I am a painter and my eyes are the paint brushes I had if I look up with my open eye I see the Horizon I see the clouds to be continued
Oh shutter as I marvel the view as my...Read More

She breathes between silhouettes and bed sheets,
A kind of bitten lip hopeful-too old and far too young to take herself seriously. Her older sister- the Grand canyon

God said she shall have everything and nothing, live through the Cold war and...Read More

Eggs today. For free. No pay!
What kind do you have? Mink eggs. 
Mink eggs! For real?
Why would I lie? They are furry and tickle.
I stare in disbelief.

We have elephant eggs and oyster eggs too!
I stare. What part of the country...Read More

I don't trust anyone!
I feel left out!
They hiss on the corners,
Beg for a dollar
Looking for rolling papers
Pipes hidden in dirty pockets
Ninjas who don't bring the change!

When l shut my eyes , l see no one but me for l don't...Read More

The radio played the day you waltz into this world and an orchestra played love songs in my heart every minute of every day I was with you. The days equated  to notes in the greatest song ever written.
The...Read More

Bay area's crown jewel, The Claremont,
Where age 24 Steve Jobs and I talked,
Well, him--as to the future--I was shocked,
The guy aimed high, humble, who want for naught.

An unscheduled stop by a young Prince Charles,
That shook the hands of this Hawaiian...Read More

Only Hope And Faith Can, Such Foe Defeat

Years have flown by- heart and soul feels effect
tears I now cry, come not from Love's neglect
For Dawn yet gives its soft rays that so shine
this world my oyster, shining pearl is mine!

Alas!...Read More

I am a grain of sand; you, an oyster - 
Solely into your arms I will curl,
With your love wrap me over; layer over layer,
Transmute me into your aeonian pearl....Read More

Fatima was always dressed up fittingly as any occasion called for 

Today one might call her a performance artist but she was

A hippie and child of God always good for some drama though 

Was not taken seriously in the reviews...Read More

July 29, 2019


Describe the day... please, Max implores
Just take a break from chalkboard chores
I won't break silence in roister
Is it dry, or somewhat moister?
It's invisible from indoors :(

The simple "cloudy" answer -- bores
"If eyes could speak"? -- from this, she...Read More