Whisper Zone (continued)
Tree Life
I don’t choose to be alone,
it is more a part of my nature
derived from environment.
Nothing against the rest of them,
but they all are so familiar to one another
as if that gives them comfort.
My staying apart has enabled me my full potential,
allowing me to realize and grow strong
to take in more from life.
I feel fortunate
as if nature has prepared a special place
with which to nurture me.
What some may deem as being different,
I feel is an opportunity, a freedom for expression-
there are no shadows for me to stand in.
Often how we perceive ourselves,
and are perceived by others-
has more to do with where we are,
not who, or what we perceive ourselves to be.
Remember this-
the same forest cannot see you
for its trees.
R.L. Dudy
Dec. 6th, 2004
Neighbors, friends and loved ones we once were.
Together we grew blossoms of fragrant memories
in soil of mutual trust.
Colors of emotion cling to each tendril, stock and vine.
Here a green,
There, reds and deep sultry blue.
White, a carpet of yellow,
all basking in the suns’ kind light,
removing shadows of angry careless moments and distrust.
Stay precious fragrant flowers.
Let the wind carry the heavy scent,
to reach both of us while apart.
Reminding us that we were once,
and remain still,
Neighbors,
Friends
and Loved Ones.
Houston, August 1982
A. Howard Reed
Bones For Your Fantasy
You dress me up
with wings and lace
sweetness, grace
from skel’tal base
you animate my soul
with niceties
and watch me fly
then change your mood
next day
and wrap me up in protocol
platitude
and condescending tone
label me
with someone else’s words
tuck me away
your lesson for the day
but here I sit
naked, in my bones
still waiting to be seen.
Judyette Clarke
Summer 2008
In One Moment
You were a dream for centuries,
a will-o-the-wisp,
a gentle thought,
then …
centuries later,
I found you,
my dream of coolness.
You are real,
and for centuries to come,
I will love you forever.
Bill Pate
From Within A Soul @ 2006
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