By Charles Robert Lindholm There is no demarcation zone, no welcome platform where we can greet with fanfare the arrival of the newest and next moment in time, Now Now just sneaks up on us with a peek-a-boo greeting that somehow always leaves us surprised and excited with the gifts of opportunities and possibilities it … Continue reading THE GREETING PLACE
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Away From Home -Michael Erickson
Gone are the grasses so lush and green. Their roots dive deep searching far below. As flaking gold letting each tree go. I leave this place with soul disheartened. Whispering Autumn speaking in an ear. Rustle heartstrings beneath falling tears. I long for home. Now surrounded by this shifting grief. I dare not go but … Continue reading Away From Home -Michael Erickson
Colorful Music
leaves like confetti like a dance floor at midnight colorful music The above poem is written in the form of Haiku. Haiku is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5-7-5 syllables respectively. Haiku tends to relate primarily to NATURE. Learn more about poetry styles here. Hey y'all, thanks … Continue reading Colorful Music
THE FLAMES OF AUTUMN
By Sue Vincent and Charles Robert Lindholm Can you see the first golden flames of autumn start to show as the leaves burn and turn into glorious colors as summer drifts away on the memories of yesterdays Can you smell it in the crisp morning air with the hint of a mist on the ground … Continue reading THE FLAMES OF AUTUMN
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Play
Go outside and play - magical words when you're a child - unheard as an adult. But is it really? Go out in the world and play. Like playing a character in a theatrical performance or on film...we slip into characters from the moment we wake up. And like in many superhero films and theatre, … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Play
Spices
Spices Pulling out the old, tattered chili recipe, I can’t help but reflect on the man who created it and our tumultuous relationship. You’d think after the abandonment of my “real” dad, having a stepdad who showed up, supported my mom and her two kids and wrote chili recipes in his spare time might be … Continue reading Spices
Tanka: The Last Touch
the last to touch you bone-tired undertakers desperate for sleep returning you to the earth cold, dusty dirt your comfort Author’s Notes: Hey y'all, thanks for visiting the Go Dog Go Cafe and I hope you enjoyed reading today's selection. I am Donna Matthews, a born and bred Texan who can usually be found writing, … Continue reading Tanka: The Last Touch
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Wanderlust
Wanderlust wanderlust so much to still see trails to hike one step then another; mountains to top adventure awaits you and me we go together where you guide there I am the trail unfolds as we go we wander as two for better or for worse, we are pursuing a full life my favorite traveler … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Wanderlust
Master My Mind by Lazarus Shatipamba
Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy. Rumi I have got to trainmy monkey mindto be like a master meditator.For it's weakand always getsoverpowered by my melancholic emotions.I canno longer afford to letmy impulses dominatemy common sense,So i mustlearn to control my emotional stateand not let hateconquer my intelligence. Find more of me … Continue reading Master My Mind by Lazarus Shatipamba
THROWBACK FRIDAY: My Man Monologue
There once was a ladythat saidamong other thingsgood thingsimportant thingsthings about staying soberabout how to be a young ladyabout making a homebut she also saiddon't marry himwait...whatwhy not?he's not what you needwhat will he ever make of himself?I married him anywayI knew he'dmake a best friendmake a lovermake a familymake a careerand he still makes … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: My Man Monologue
