The Russians have taught me
that nothing has changed
Instead of Nazis and Fascists,
we have terrorists to blame
Whether Turgenev or Chekhov,
Tolstoy or Marx
When our nature’s in play,
—much of life remains dark
(Wayne Pa.-Minella’s Diner: June, 2016)
Fallen Blooms
Children,
conceived in perfection
Born
to disappoint
When the
idea
And the reality
—collide
(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2016)
Devil's Potion
My cup runneth over
your chalice half full
The emptiness suspect
both murky and dull
It shines on the outside
jewels christened with fire
But to drink from that liquid
—forever a liar
(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2016)
A Vow To Myself
I asked for your blessing…
instead you explained
What I should be thinking
to lessen your pain
You told me if only
I’d say it this way
My words could have meaning
and influence—sway
But power and fortune
are not what I sought
If influence only
gets brokered and bought
So the blessing passed over
your lecture now done
A last vow to myself
—from you I must run
(Villanova Pennsylvania: June, 2016)
Primal Fear
You can take the readers to the water,
but you cannot make them drink
A thirst most carry deep inside
can totter at the brink
You can lead them right up to the edge,
but you’ll never make them jump
The choice is theirs, the Muses dare
—as fear still primes the pump
(Villanova Pennsylvania: September, 2018)
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Kurt,
Very well said.
So revealing of present times!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura!
I had a great walk today. I was able to write the entire outline of my next 'Cutty' book (World War 1). Writing the book is easy once the detailed outline is complete. That's done, and now I can't wait to start. I just need to get these 901 pages of Poetry back to the publisher š
FANTASTIC!!
Iām eagerly waiting for the next āCuttyā book to read about his next adventures! I miss my hero!
So youāre finished with your poetry book. It just needs to be published. Right?
Iām very excited! Thank you for sharing! š
Yes, one more long read just to make sure. I've approved
(or changed) all the edits. It should go to the publisher by
Oct 1st, then... back to Cutty.
š
AWESOME!
Iām almost finished with volume 2! The reason why I havenāt finished yet is because I go back and forth to reread volume 1! Iām truly enjoying them!āŗļø
āPrimal Fearā...
Dear Author,
Youāve taken me to the water and Iām drinking!
This reader is always thirsty and forever wants to quench her thirst!
Respectfully,
Your Faithful Reader
You're so much fun to write for. I think of you often as I'm typing away.
Very special!
As you are to me
my dear author!
You have just given me the most invaluable gift of all with your words!
You have been more than kind with your precious time and comments. Just know that You are very much appreciated!
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