An Ode an Overthinker

An overthought poem   Snuggled up warm Snoozing cat near Glowing with the charm Of that final beer I’ve set the alarm, I sense sleep’s near But. Then I remember. That thing. You know the thing. Yeah, that’s the one. Forget it. Nope. It’s in there now. Shit. I think I may, I think I …

Snowflake

I came into being as part of a cloud; a great big cloud that wrapped itself tight around the jagged peaks of the tallest mountains. The north wind sang a lullaby to us each evening that told us we were born from a mighty river that journeyed for miles and miles, all across the earth, …

The Words

Fingers patter on the keyboard, Like a quiet fall of rain. Some days I see the tale ahead But others I push in vain.   I can drink a thousand coffees, Or try it now with wine. It makes no difference really, The words come in their own time.   They see me sleeping happy, …

Silver Moment

Between my dangling feet The whole world drops away In one polished silver moment Of harmony.   Now. I cannot go backwards, I must go on. I do not decide, The conclusion is forgone.   And I feel nothing, Neither fear nor regret. But empty and open, I accept.   I do not breathe, I …

The Shadow and the Reflection

Oh, where are you going, And where have you been? You strangest of strangers, I ever have seen.   By brown Yarra’s side I first saw you staring. With those all-seeing eyes, Watching, forebearing   I saw you once more By Nile’s source pools. But I lost you amongst The ripples of schools.   In …