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Throwback Friday-Oceans by Liyona

March 5, 2021March 3, 2021 / Liyona / 5 Comments

I grasped for the ocean breeze tossed my hair and felt the spray on my lips with salt and sea for somewhere inside I always believed that I could breathe underwater. I waited to feel the waves swim through my fingertips and gently say my name whispers of an ancient place and a future time … Continue reading Throwback Friday-Oceans by Liyona

Throwback Friday-Sick by Liyona

February 26, 2021January 24, 2021 / Liyona / 3 Comments

Life can be a funny thing no? When you’re sick in bed that’s when you understand life liberty and the pursuit of happiness Some how blowing your nose ten million times gives you the insight into how the universe ticks. I thought this was kind of a funny poem to share. I hope you are … Continue reading Throwback Friday-Sick by Liyona

Throwback Friday- Commute by Liyona

February 12, 2021January 24, 2021 / Liyona / 6 Comments

Do you ever Take a moment On your commute To work And wonder If there will Be so much traffic That you are forced to Turn around And go home? I wouldn’t mind Funny thing about this poem. I don't drive into work anymore. Therefore morning commutes are a distant memory. Photo by RayBay on … Continue reading Throwback Friday- Commute by Liyona

Throwback Friday- You are Loved by Liyona

February 5, 2021January 24, 2021 / Liyona / 2 Comments

Whether or not Todays sunshine shines Across the tops of the Rose garden Whether or not The twittering bird Says hello to the moon You are loved You are loved Whether or not The mailman Says goodbye To the older lady On the stairs Whether or not The baby bear Finds a place To see … Continue reading Throwback Friday- You are Loved by Liyona

Throwback Friday-Dogwalk by Liyona

January 29, 2021January 24, 2021 / Liyona / 3 Comments

I just took my dog on a walk And he ran away from me I think he thought that he was free And started jaunting happily I called his name But all in vain For he did not want to stop It wasnt until I paid the bill That he looked back and stopped I … Continue reading Throwback Friday-Dogwalk by Liyona

Waited, Willed and Wasted by Liyona

December 21, 2020December 8, 2020 / Liyona / Leave a comment

The troubling thing About the Lady living down the lane Is that she Waited Willed and Wasted all her time Counting every Dollar that  Entered her abode. This poem is directly inspired by the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge found here at Go Dog Go Cafe. The prompt this time was to use three words starting with "W". … Continue reading Waited, Willed and Wasted by Liyona

In the fading light by Liyona

December 14, 2020December 8, 2020 / Liyona / 9 Comments

The fire flickered  Slowly simmered down And our warm embrace Kept my heart From flying to the far beyond In the fading light I held your gaze Your eyes wept For the future that could flourish If I would loosen  My grip The crackling coals Lowly lite the love That started to form On my … Continue reading In the fading light by Liyona

Willow Tree by Liyona

December 8, 2020November 13, 2020 / Liyona / 8 Comments

I am a fading king Waking up to morning dew That crowns my branches A willow Dare I move in the afternoon breeze? I am a foundation stone Fathering all good moments For critters that crowd  around me Dare I sing the morning song? I am a flightless prince Keeping all the misery Of the … Continue reading Willow Tree by Liyona

In your hands by Liyona

December 1, 2020November 13, 2020 / Liyona / Leave a comment

Rosy moments Flavored every part of my smile As I remembered how the little Bird flitted and flew Into your hands Gentle Strong Warm palms Where under the sun You toiled To build our home Our sanctuary And as the lines around your eyes Darkened and grew with time Lilac scented memories Bring a smile … Continue reading In your hands by Liyona

Choose by Liyona

November 24, 2020November 13, 2020 / Liyona / 2 Comments

My mother always told me To lend a helping hand To the stranger Down the lane On our street At the corner of the bakery For you never know  When that stranger Down the lane On our street Might meet  Unexpected fortune And they will always  Remember  Your kindness Filtered with gifts A helping hand … Continue reading Choose by Liyona

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