Pete : Writing

Solitude

Solitude

A Poem by Pete


In my loneliness ...The breeze whispered sweet nothings.Strong gusts of lies came in discord but could not win the argumentand so disappeared as quick..
Blind Man's Bluff

Blind Man's Bluff

A Poem by Pete


You thought you'd grown up.But the games stayed the same.Life like a Cat's Cradle.Upping the ante.More at stake.Not as nimble as you used to be.Jacks...
Don't Wash Your Dirty Underwear in Public

Don't Wash Your Dirty Underwear in Public

A Poem by Pete


I skipped rope while wearing lead boots.Went walking on the moon,bringing wine and crackers to complement the green cheese.Ran with scissors.Thought o..
Springtime

Springtime

A Poem by Pete


The frigid, frozenfingers of winter reluctantly released their grip.Final remnants of snow sparkledlike precious diamond crystalsin the spirit of rene..
The Sweater

The Sweater

A Poem by Pete


We are each like the threads of a fine garment.Cut from different cloth.Knitted together to form a common good.Bringing comfort, warmth, and a unique ..
Revival

Revival

A Poem by Pete


The preacher stood at the bully pulpit as he pounded his fist down upon the Good Book.Demanding to know if the congregation could see the light.Hear i..
Wishing Well

Wishing Well

A Poem by Pete


Well wisher.Penny pincher.Dream weaver.Grant me a picture.I speak my words to you.Fill you with my tears.Here's one for your thoughts.If they were hor..
Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod

A Poem by Pete


You always had the gumption.Lived life to a code.Were willing to go against the grain for what is right.Made unpopular choices and stood firm.Believed..
And the Grass Turns Brown

And the Grass Turns Brown

A Poem by Pete


Time passes away.Day becomes night.Drags me away like a waning light.I pass back and forth through the portal so many times,I don't know which side I'..
Effulgent Enema

Effulgent Enema

A Poem by Pete


The old boss was bad enough,but the new one really took the cake.He introduced pain to my lower region.It's OK, i will rid myself of himwith a cathart..