Simple short phrases

Dedicated to you and every smile you create on my face

 

 

 

 

Simple short phrases

 

 

Taken from the grayest clouds,

charcoal mist collecting my thoughts

Entwining my heart with pointed sorrow

as my stupidity takes center stage to a sold out show

 

Weakened at the knees, dis-jointed disappointments,

assumptions falter my eyes

Blinded by the sight of one more

licking the seasoned wounds of past regrets

 

Channeling frustrations with a remote, the mute button not working

Shoe fittings find my mouth, at least in silent words

Crying inside and outside too,

rivers of lost dreams stored in a mason jar…its lid rusted shut

 

Wrenching my fingers, twisted knots,

lacing fears that are merely a mirage

yet still flourish in desert dreamscapes fluctuating

as camels drink from my oasis on Wednesdays

 

Then, as if a window opens, words are heard

 

simple short phrases

tiny syllables counted

in Senryu fashion

 

and in an instant my heart spins in circular motions

A smile of winged happiness adorns my face,

sun pours through and zephyrs unfurl their sweet aromas,

dancing from flower to flower…to my heart

 

It is amazing how words can effect us

and all it takes is a whisper of affection, a declaration of caring

from you to me,

to make this moment, this day, this world…the perfect place

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[NeiL ArandA]

This is really cute Jack ... the photo is marvelous

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Neil

[Cassie]

jeez....I like that dedication up there...the poem, ohh the poem, you blow me away each time you take up that pen, the imagery alone is amazing, you know you are good. Please do not close your account again and if you do, be sure to come back.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Sunshine. I appreciate your kindness.

[Marie]

Yes, its' amazing how just a few words can make all the difference. The words that make me happiest are "We lke your story and are publishing it in..."

This literally makes my day.

[Jack...]

Or literarily makes your day I'll bet. Thanks Marie.

[Jack...]

Words can be so strong, they are truly a weapon, or a magical thing... this was beautiful Jack, you are the wordsmith of WC :) always a pleasure to read you.

- Elisa

[Jack...]

Thank you so much.

[s y e]

You've just made my whole, tough day so much better and brighter my friend, this is lovely. It is wonderful what a few kind, loving words can do to someone's day. :)

Lovely as ever.

[Jack...]

Yep my friend, the problem is silence can destroy. Thanks so much.

[s y e]

Silence can destroy but you're stronger than that.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

words can change us...yes. they have that power...even the shortest poem can make a difference.


really like the "shoe" part of this...great analogy there.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Jacob...yes it seems I'm often in line for one of those fittings.

[Frieda P]

It's amazing what a few kind words, a smile or a cuppa caring will do to raise someone's spirit, especially on a bleak day like today...you've done just that with this precious piece of poetry my sweet friend...love the graphic too!

100 zephyrs unfurling their sweet wafting coffee aromas ;-)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my dearest friend. Reviews like this help too.