Such are these steps of mine, That take me from edge to edge, As I walk six feet distant, Acknowledging your existence with a wave. From the edge of my porch, To the end of this paved road, And beyond to a wide open world, So now is Nature within my sights as I am … Continue reading These Steps, This Mind- Michael Erickson
Life
Throwback Friday – The Sixties – Eugenia
we’re fine as wine, living on Cloud 9 man, having a blast, life’s a gas no flakes or finks, just cats, and chicks wearing our shades, hanging loose at flicks we’ll spend our bread get all decked out undeniably bitchin’ and so far-out in our hopped up ride, we’re cruising a four on the floor, … Continue reading Throwback Friday – The Sixties – Eugenia
Throwback Friday – Spring Shower – Eric (EDC Writing)
'Spring Shower' first fell into place two years ago this week - this its first time at the Cafe. ..... Red kites ever circling crapping on the washing big birds no argument quick cycle re-hang damn it now it’s raining Doves on the fence at it don’t they ever stop clouds rung dry again washing … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Spring Shower – Eric (EDC Writing)
A Poem Today, by Donna Matthews
A Poem Today a poem written years from nowabout a time of social distancewhen touching frowned uponwhen 6ft above the groundkept you from 6ft belowa time of fear and uncertaintynot unlike the time of nowthe years between that poem and todaycall for brave hearts and wordsto tell the storiesto share the timesa poem today written … Continue reading A Poem Today, by Donna Matthews
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Chorus, By Donna Matthews
bursting wide eager to please us your white show reaching up serenading the blue sky warm wind the chorus © 2014-2020 – Donna Matthews The Shadorma poem is six lines with a 3-5-3-3-7-5 syllable count. It can be composed with single or multiple stanzas. You can learn more about poetry styles here. Hey y'all, thanks … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Chorus, By Donna Matthews
Throwback Friday – Care Guide – Eric (EDC Writing)
'Poem and a line' - an early 2018 poem and a six word line - a light care guide to laundry! ..... Care guide no use hand rub squeeze tight deep soak wet through hot wash why rush spin-cycles least two well-conditioned hell yes iron best wrinkle free airing-cupboard tight fit while here clean sheets … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Care Guide – Eric (EDC Writing)
The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver | Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
A classic poem by Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day", presented by Donna. Mary Oliver is by far my favorite poet and essayist. The way she pays attention, how nature left her amazed, how she continued to be aware and amazed by the everyday...I can only hope to live up to her example. I consider her … Continue reading The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver | Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
Turmoil, an awakening?- Eugenia
dark clouds still the night brisk winds interrupt silence faintest sound during nightfall whispers transform peace crows cawing assault the air signals of trouble brewing © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. … Continue reading Turmoil, an awakening?- Eugenia
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe’s, Barista’s
A Classic poem by Maya Angelou "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", presented by Eugenia. Maya Angelou was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American … Continue reading I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe’s, Barista’s
Breath Nature’s Peace- Michael Erickson
I have misplaced my courageous spot, Somewhere between here and the ground rumbling. Peace has long since fled these confined and ever worsening conditions, How much longer will the days last? Wherewith has my gumption gone to, As I lose sight of this chosen path? My life has lead into a ravine if darkness, Where … Continue reading Breath Nature’s Peace- Michael Erickson
