May 2021 – MaddogPoetry

Moving On

Sometimes I forget we follow a path and must share the road. We do it our way but it’s not the way and we’re not alone So listen we must to the call respond and serve the have-to We so want to stay to stop the journey and linger awhile The path ahead is unclearContinue reading “Moving On”

Pivot

The moment between action and reaction gives truth a chance regardless of redaction. That moment is suspended in scene and tone – the sound in between notes a liminal zone. That moment can be filled with ritual, which leads response but it’s not perpetual. That moment if lived withContinue reading “Pivot”

Mindfulness

Reflection is in solitary – wholeness for the self. Transcendence is for community – oneness in the other. Exploring the darkness despite fear… expectantly waiting. Imploring the lightness for respite peace… without demanding. Contemplation centers – twisting and turning mind and body. Rumination rounds – pushing and pulling soul and heart. “Oops” affirms accountability andContinue reading “Mindfulness”

Listening

The essence of dialogue is to listen well. Being heard, explicitly promotes implicit communion. Listening nurtures our story and opens our eyes. Listening sustains our being and bridges our souls. To listen well chooses life… To give our ear finds love… To take in another’s Word – initiates wholeness. Being quiet attunes the soul. ToContinue reading “Listening”

Languishing

mandatory social distancing makes for hard times and empty spaces the panaceas do not work the heartaches are not quirks virtually giving direction toughens taking remote direction the alone together approach oxymorons the non-encroach without help the tasks are joyless the days have become aimless thus i flounder and cannot flourish wallow in the solitudeContinue reading “Languishing”