BlogHide Resteemsskipperfarley (45)in poetry • 6 years agoNightmare FallingIn the church yard an old bell rings falling down a hole my spirit begins to scream Falling faster life deeds flash before my eyes the good and the bad terrified by every lie It is getting…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoMirror: Reflection Through TimeLooking through the mirror seeing through time how is life lived safe or on a dime Looking at my soul seeing from the beginning how much has it grown is it expanding or thinning Living in…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoStellar and Ostentatious: A Thunderstorm PerformsA stellar performance thunderstorm moving across the land rain coming down in sheets lightening ostentatiously joins the band Strikes to the left then the thunder roars moving effortlessly…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoIncipient: Power of a Water DropThe incipient drop fell down the rocks carving a path bypassing any road blocks Others began to follow reshaping the landscape cascading rapidly causing debris to escape Down below rapids…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoConcern: Dust BowlTimes were hard there was a scorching sun dust rolled through the fields there was no where to run Concern for the family there was a choice to be made can the land be managed or learn a…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoInsight: Life of a Coastal BirdLittle coastal bird dressed to a tee give me some insight into a world foreign to me Little bird speaks scooping a bug in his wing like hand the world is filled with wonder especially…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoFlabbergasted: A Bayou MorningObserving the bayou flabbergasted by the beauty of the day mist over the water as a duck makes its way Slow ripples in the water as the wind blows picturesque as a painting the ripples have…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoJuxtapose: Different Point of ViewLooking at the world in a different way what will my eyes see on this beautiful day Upside down the water is so clear a bird swims by bugs and ducks are near In the tree a squirrel hangs…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoCeremony: Memorial DayThe ceremony was short sun shining by the grave tears all around remembering all that he gave The widow has tears memories fill her mind of things they had done the ties that bind In the…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoGuilty: A Blueberry Cobbler CaperOut of the oven the cobbler cooled sending out sweet aromas causing senses to drool Glancing to the left and then to the right looking for an opportunity the future looks bright The edge…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoDisappear: Joy in the Rising SunSlowly rising sun above the mountain top wildlife is scurrying with no reason to stop Morning dew sparkles with rainbows everywhere drops are flowing there is no time to spare The sun…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoA River in NatureMajestic power and beauty narcissism at its best the river flows down not having time to rest Carving out canyons power over all it surrounds colorful valleys and gorges continuous shaping…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoRush: Morning MeditationIn the early morning before the daily rush meditating in the outdoors telling my mind to hush Listening carefully to the sounds outside living in the moment putting all fears aside The…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoLight and DarknessThe light rebelled against the dark refusing to go away playing a game refusing to sway The dark entered the trees but the light cast a shadow burning on the ground shining in a meadow…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoPower of a TearA rivulet of tears such power indeed so many meanings what emotion do they heed Some are happy a joyful time for all expressions of love wonderful as they fall Other times are sad as…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoThe SkySitting on the patio astonished at the sky living in the moment watching the clouds go by Looking around the sky and water meet it is early morning the sun is there to greet Water appears…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoRhythm in the NightA mallet beating drums sends rhythm through the air my heart is beating music with a flair Heart pounding sign of being alive blood flowing through my veins circulating with each vibe…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoGifts in the BayouThere is such beauty in the water and sky a gift bestowed upon me there is no reason why Water shimmering reflections in the sun birds surrounding me squirrels in a playful run Taking time…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoMirror Through TimeLooking into the future then into the past parallel lives go so fast Now in the present through the lens of time observing how spirits live their lives similar to mine Enjoying their…skipperfarley (45)in poetry • 7 years agoShining SpiritsSitting on the patio dining in the night air watching the luminescent bugs dancing with a flair Dancing in the night illuminating the trees creating artistic features happy just to be Mind…