Hushed whispers of the turning pageLeaden weight of the words in my hands.As shadows dance on textured wallsThe story unfolds in endless wavesAnd my mind once shackled, now freeOf heavy chains binding me to this life.Surrounded by books for they’ve become my lifeNever tiring of thoughts on the written pageFor words are ancient keys to … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY – Linda Lee Lyberg – What Matters
Author: Linda Lee Lyberg
THROWBACK FRIDAY- Linda Lee Lyberg- The Inevitability of Death
Source I’ve been thinking of death a lot, and I am amazed by its inevitability, frightened, as we all are, of the totally unknown, and yet feel a long sleep is somehow earned by those of us who live on the edge.- Jackson Pollock I’ve been thinking of death a lot and I am amazed by … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY- Linda Lee Lyberg- The Inevitability of Death
Published – Megha Sood!
Hello Everyone! Please join me in congratulating Megha Sood on another fabulous month of published work. Megha is kind enough to share this list with us as they are a wonderful resource should you decide you want to submit your own work. CONGRATULATIONS Megha! Following is Megha's list of print publications/news/events for the month of … Continue reading Published – Megha Sood!
Published – Megha Sood!
Hello Everyone! Please join me in congratulating Megha Sood on another fabulous month of published work. Megha is kind enough to share this list with us as they are a wonderful resource should you decide you want to submit your own work. CONGRATULATIONS Megha! Wishing you a safe and healthy summer- Linda Lee Lyberg Following … Continue reading Published – Megha Sood!
Body Invasion
“Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘You cannot withstand the storm.’ The warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.’” – Unknown You are not welcome here begone For this is a body of peace and grace There is no place for the likes of youLurking undercover my skin and bone Trying to invade my sacred spaceHow dare you feast … Continue reading Body Invasion
Tap, Tap, Tap
Public Domain Pictures Tap,tap,tap My heart drumming Beating with ferocity Filling me with anxiety Clouding my head with all the ‘what ifs’ Long deep breaths to slow the pounding beat Promising myself that whatever comes, I will meet it with the same intensity and win ©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg Dear Readers: Recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am still trying … Continue reading Tap, Tap, Tap
A Long Time Comin’
And jack boot rain bore down in brutal disgrace And the people cried out in anguish for justice, for release And the demons of grief filled the once empty streetsAs frustration stormed and raged in the face of bitter hateIt’s been a long time comin’ Lord, and there is no end in sight For we are in our … Continue reading A Long Time Comin’
What Will Remain
In these times of uncertainty and pain I often ponder what of this will remain When we emerge from our sheltered abodesAnd begin to live a ‘normal’ life once moreWill we have learned anything of value From this heart-wrenching deathly lesson And be kinder, gentler, treading lighter upon Mother earth Determined to leave no lasting marks where we wereBut what … Continue reading What Will Remain
Published – Megha Sood!
Hello Everyone! Please join me in congratulating Megha Sood on another fabulous month of published work. Megha is kind enough to share this list with us as they are a wonderful resource should you decide you want to submit your own work. CONGRATULATIONS Megha! Please stay safe and healthy during these challenging times- Linda Lee … Continue reading Published – Megha Sood!
Last Words
As I write my last words today- April’s fragrant zephyr kisses my faceThis beautiful unique day will not be Wasted on morbid news of this diseaseBut rather I’ll dream-Of simple things like a sultry caressing breezeAnd birds singing their love songs from on high in treesBecause spring is for mating and a time of nestingI’ll watch the … Continue reading Last Words
