MORNING POETRY – ‘Backed Up’

there is so much to do
and nothing gets done
with an overloaded mind

mental fog
lacking structure
step by step

where to start
when all seems
to be important

write two columns
one for things you can do
one you have to get done

sort out the priorities
on the first side
and leave the rest

universe has your back
choose your tasks
trust in its help

and it is so

recording of the poem above read by the author

MIDDAY POETRY – ‘Landing’

flying off a push bike
little girl pink skirt
landed in the grass

helmet on the head
bewildered look
ended that fall

straight ahead her dad
who teased the act
by stretching his arms

hight into the sky
as the wheels rolled
down the road

the girl learned quickly
dads cannot be trusted
with advice on flying

without crash landing
inevitably

recording of the above poem read by the author

MIDDAY POETRY – ‘Ungrounded’

free of boundaries
there is no limit to
what can be achieved
in unexpected
situations

hovering above our head
aircraft of uneven shape
soldiers of the stars
landing on earth
ungrounded

unrelated scattered
yet emerging from the one
mind
personal attack on
existence

unite in solitude
resolute and wild
unmoved unshaken
staying true
to the one
heart

love the haters
all they ask is
more compassion
gratitude and love
accept them
gently
disarmed

recording of the above poem read by the author

MIDDAY POETRY – ‘Relax Into It’

the dark circles under the blue eyes
speak for years of sleep deprivation
now relax and breathe
our soul family is with us forever

the heart is where love resides
beyond the pulsing muscle
vibrant body is a safe haven
for the ever present spirit

raw music in the back of the head
the clarity as it comes through
the bold notes and trumpets
the unique symphony

be it our solace that all once ends
the end of the drama is here
the judgement day is in the past
stop the worry and relax into it

let the emotions burn then subside
little bit at a time there is no hurry
stay in the present moment
relieved there is still more to be

becoming new again

recording of the poem read by the author