Author Archives: Timothy S.
“Busted Open”
“Busted Open” Reeling in the evening waiting for the midnight sun The pickeled door busted open releasing bricks weighing a ton Half were warm, half were ice, the unemployed spun fuzzy-dice Marching forward while silently waiting Rome was built while … Continue reading
A Frayed Thread
Crazy Horse dances in the midnight sun Springsteen groans unquestionably “She’s the one” the Rolling Stones sing something about missing you, the dishes get washed with the midnight crew Isaiah 40 promises wings and a lift, God sent Jesus my … Continue reading
Victory
Packaged in victory Look around it is everywhere you see Stones of whale, stones of white, I never really understood urban blight Love for one love for all, whether your 3 feet or 6 feet tall Standing like a tree … Continue reading
In-Between
Wings dropped memories in a rain-filled barrel Lightening ignited a town of dandelions A King held captive dashed between the splitting horizon A radio repeated history begging for a change as a ring lost its luster The dance-floor opened like … Continue reading
A Tall Tower
The riddle peppered the mind like a satellite stalled in space A brass horn leaned pitched against the Eiffel Tower Time guided them beyond the pure-white snow The message delivered strength in a vivid imagination The nest led to a … Continue reading
Lonely Curtains
“Lonely Curtains” An empty house parked on a Jersey garden maintained it was full Full of glory, full of might The curtains held back the lonely pain The days burned hot and the years collided with fair-weather cool Heaven shouted … Continue reading
The False Prophet
“The False Prophet” The clutter took up space replacing a radio on the shelf The juggling gate strung a walrus laughing at himself A fireplace whistled a melody coveting the sounds of Egypt Smoking guitars filled the abandoned bars, puffing … Continue reading
Don’t you Quit
“Don’t ya stop dont ya stop” the Cars eagerly sang back in ’78 A train rolled down the tracks With all its weight in motion Bringing dry goods to everyone west of the Atlantic ocean Rocky balboa never gave up, … Continue reading
A Fallen-House
Hearts emptied in the valley of a storm Burned out lamps quieted the abandoned dorm A steering wheel scurried beyond a dark duffle-bag Innocent kids skipped and ambitiously played tag The runway was clear and a dry beverage helped move … Continue reading
The Lift
The Lift An eagle conducting a wind seminar trained his offspring to rebel against terror The river broke through dirt inclined to shatter any error The mountain broke into laughter As rivers flowed down its spine Viewing a bird of … Continue reading