I LIKE MONKEYS By Arthur Browne

So there has been this monkey on my back.  A cute, overgrown, loveable monkey waiting patiently for me to write a review about his book.  Most everyone knows Arthur Browne author of the infamous blog Pouring My Art Out.  Arthur is the king of monkeying around and the blogosphere would not be the same without…

FALLING DIAMONDS

Written by John Bentz and Hastywords Your eyes tell a story of deep sadness Yet there is a playful smile on your lips. Drawing from the deep well of your soul Seems an insurmountable feat Gazing softly, I reach into you Steady long breaths define your rhythm Yet I can feel your heart beat contrary.…

ATONAL INFLECTION

You must visit Mikial’s writings.  I am so honored he wrote this poetic duet with me. WRITTEN BY MIKIAL AND HASTYWORDS ♦ Waters beyond hearts projection of a thirsting soul clutching sand in the desert of the mind chasing a mirage of atonal inflection reaching love beyond the oceans of time ♦ Rain falls upon…

WAVING GOODBYE

This duet was hard for me to write.  I was given some thoughts to go with and they were heartfelt and real.  So I hope I did the thoughts justice.  My heart reaches out to you AJAYTAO and the many cancer patients you give your love to everyday! Life keeps waving goodbye to me Signaling…

GRAVE REMINDER

  Written by John Bentz and HastyWords Creaking trees ice-laden Limbs snapping, echoing Eerie quiet unsettling My heart shaking in the dark   I can feel your angry eyes Staring at me from beyond Your fingers digging into my flesh A ghostly reminder of your touch   The burden that you laid upon me Is…

The Gods of Asphalt – Sawyer by H.E. Ellis

About a billion years ago a blogger I knew raved about this talented person he knew, H.E. Ellis.  He asked me to read a story he had written for her blog and at the time I remember seeing this book and thinking, “if I ever get back to reading…this book sounds really good”.  This was…

FROZEN SPLENDOR

Another duet with my beautiful friend Shruti! Written by Shruti and HastyWords The beauty surrounds me As I fall deeper within The snow on the trees Slowly melts Warming my heart within   Each morning I walk by Soaking up the beauty Easily, peacefully offered Speaking into me Creating a soul of beauty   I…

MELTING INTO FORGIVENESS

  Written by John Bentz and HastyWords ♦ I awoke to hear him on the tractor Golden light caressed my eyes The summer breeze a ghostly life Coming to coax from me a morning sigh   For the bed seemed cold and hard Even summer broke no spell Golden light’s caress so distant And his…

2013 SURPRISES

Some of these stats made me laugh and actually did surprise me.  These are always fun.  Enjoy!     The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 57,000 times in 2013.…

A BEAUTIFUL JOY

Weekly Photo Challenge: JOY When I think JOY I automatically think about my daughter. Look at these pictures and try to tell me you don’t see joy and then you don’t feel joy from seeing her.   Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy | Ese’ s Voice Weekly Photo Challenge – Joy | Chittle Chattle Weekly photo…