The crimsoned branches of the plum… stretching out vertically, The pears’ luscious greens flutter… as the breeze tickles the branchin… The grape vine’s sprouting leaves

At the blue birdhouse in the yard, mother Chickadee’s on guard atop a dragonfly chime. Awaiting for opportune time— She flies back and forth to her ne…

The storm of the night abated to t… Silver lining of clouds highlighte… deep dark canvas above... soon to bare clear starry sky with twinkling stars

Borrowed Time By: Imrogue In time, memories fade... but, I… Some memories may pain me and some… We are graced with borrowed time a…

Looking for answers— Same questions, always asked— In the darkness

Gargoyles by Imrogue Grotesque layers horrifying, freakish to sight

It was December morn, aboard the ferry to where I was bo… It’s been ten years and I dreaded… to my sweet, ancestral home. Saltiness in the air,

scrabmled words in her head ss-stut– tering, garbled

A quick glimpse of him As we passed each other... To the barracks ... questions to be answered. He was tied, no sense to fight.

Warm days of summer brought rain f… Wet shirts and trousers hanging at… Wild and boisterous laughters hear… Warm smiles of children at play... Wet and sweaty faces on display...

Glasses are turned Up for his drinks Stack the card decks Black Jack’s the game Winner takes all!

Scoped—surveyed Perimeter was eyed for the next attack. On target’s back, motionless and light.

December months bring rains and st… They are called monsoons. A child trotted along behind her They trudged muddy thoroughfare, Searching a place of communication…

Whisper to me softly and caress me gently with your hope of dreams for us tomorrow... Let us listen to nightbirds

I swim in my tears day after day while distant shore awaits quicksand to another realm. I balance on the rope across life’s ragged-edged cliff.