Salvatore Buttaci : Writing

VOWS FOR ALL SEASONS

VOWS FOR ALL SEASONS

A Story by Salvatore Buttaci


In today's society of quick marriage/quick divorce, marital vows often are broken when the going gets tough. Blessed are those who don't run when ser..
BEFORE THE BELL OF THE LAST ROUND

BEFORE THE BELL OF THE LAST ROUND

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


I would venture to say most people who have tried love have failed at one time or another. Love is a kind of miracle and not all prayers for miracles..
REFLECTING ON LIFE

REFLECTING ON LIFE

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


Sometimes we need to stop and reflect on our lives, but not too often. Why opt for depression when elevation is much more uplifting!
STREETWALKER

STREETWALKER

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


Death takes on many faces, but to those in love with Life, she's a fine-looking woman who easily deceives.
EXODUS

EXODUS

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


My poem calls to mind the innocent millions whose lives were snuffed by Hitler's Nazi machine and ends with an observation in the present, a question ..
Cameo:  FIREPLACES

Cameo: FIREPLACES

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


RoaringFireplaces onceHeated homes against winter’s coldAnd on rugsLying before hypnotic flamesyoung children dream the joys ofChristmas #
Cameo:  MIDNIGHT

Cameo: MIDNIGHT

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


BetweenEve and Christmas DayWhen the clocks strike twelve around the world,Santa ClausDrives his reindeer sled filled with toysAnd delivers them all a..
Cameo:  CRYSTAL CITY

Cameo: CRYSTAL CITY

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


in dreamsI walk the bright streetsof Crystal City where the Lightthere outshinesthe sun and yet does not blind me.reflected on the crystal,God’s..
Haiku:  ANGELS

Haiku: ANGELS

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


day sky turned to nighta huge canvas pulled awayby angels at work #
Haiku: CLOUDS

Haiku: CLOUDS

A Poem by Salvatore Buttaci


heavy with concernfor wizened sunflower fieldsclouds quench the thankful #