Life Transformation - POEM of the MONTH!

Life Transformation

In late autumn the east wind howls
A recurring chant of the coming winter;
Death marked by fallen leaf, frozen rock,
As it bleeds over streets of alabaster.

What was once a blanket of stars
Falls to the earth in crystalline form;
What was once an age of darkness,
Light reveals all through the storm.

The moon reflects onto the rising tide,
A caterpillar tucks in for the night;
The wind shifts to a calming breeze,

As wings emerge absent their own might.

In early spring the transformed is baptized,
Painted new colors for the coming season;
To thrive, to endure in the summer
As her life flutters in purposed direction.

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"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

- II Corinthians 5:17 [NIV] 

In the Dark - POEM of the MONTH!

In the Dark

In the dark of the day
Sleepy, silent shadows sway,
Like someone is behind
My reflection -- intertwined.

In the corner of my mind
Mad memories mis-align,
Like a deja vu birthed
My reality -- unearthed.

In the dark of the night
Snares are exposed by morning light,
Like an escape route
From my shadow -- no doubt.

In the corner of my heart
Moments of madness disembark,
And journey towards harms way
In the dark of the night, or the day!

NOWHERE - POEM of the MONTH!

NOWHERE

Now here I breathe

 And nowhere I find

A regret of then

 Or a future outlined

My plans fade to mist

 But I dwell on them,

Then nowhere have I gone

 But in anxious mayhem

 

Image by Christine Douglas, taken outside Lowestoft England

So where do I stand

 Now in the midst of You?

I turn my face upward

 And ignore my preview

And what should I see?

 Now here, or nowhere

Be it not the latter!

 Be this my only prayer –

Now here I breathe

 And nowhere I find

A regret of then

 Or a future outlined

Except by GOD’s design

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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

Philippians 4:6

#poem #poetry #anxiety #peace #contentment  

(If using a phone to read this poem, turn your phone sideways for the best view of this post.)

"The Novelty of i" is Published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine

I am pleased to announce that "The Novelty of i" is published in the local Synchronized Chaos magazine. 
This is what the editor had to say about this piece: "Returning poet Dave Douglas points out that Western society’s modern focus on individualism is not a constant or usual part of our human history.  The concept of individual identity, self expression, value, empowerment and purchasing power, which we now see reinforced through our cultural media and marketing messages, is an artifact of particular times and places and comes with advantages and disadvantages. Douglas critiques the shallow consumerism that he sees as coming out of a culture where people assert their identity through buying the latest personal electronics products."

Seven Nights to Dream - POEM of the MONTH!

Seven Nights to Dream

One world

To multiply

Two hemispheres

Divide –

But three strands

Abide

Four seasons

Of extreme

Five and dime

Worth of advice

Six days

Until yesterday

Seven nights

To dream!

#poem #poetry #dream #abide 

Toy Maker - POEM of the MONTH!

Toy Maker

Toy Maker! Oh, Toy Maker!
Why did you create me –
Create me the way you did?
For I can reason with all I see!

At first look, it’s obvious:
I am missing my strings,
And I cannot reach the sky;
But, my mind has wings!

I have a heart made of wood
And dreams which float
From here to there, and ev’ry
Which way I turn to gloat.

I can boast of all I do,
Because I am a taker!
I may walk wherever I want,
All, without the Toy Maker.

A seemingly innocent walk;
Yet, I am aware of the source
Of the wind shifting from here
To there, all with gentle force.

It’s apparent I have a back,
Many times it’s facing you;
And I have a dynamic voice,
As if this solely gives me value.

Toy Maker! Oh, my Toy Maker!
Why do I have this knowledge?
Because what puzzles me most
Is, I am carved in your image!




#poetry #poem #divine #creator 

The Novelty of i - POEM of the MONTH!

The Novelty of i

The novelty of i

The latest smart phone
Absent of why
Just follow the drone

The novelty of reason
Without reply
What’s still in season?
The novelty of i 

i am the app
 Consolation
i am the map
 Destination

Text of interest
i may respond
i am the loudest
“Like” to correspond

i am the Like
 Emotion
i am the psyche
 Devotion 

i am the spotlight
 Conversation
i am the limelight
 Celebration

The novelty of i
 Promenade –
Receipt of a sigh
 Masquerade

The stage of sound
The novelty of sky –
The ceiling of ground
The novelty of i?

The novelty of i!
The novelty of – i
The novelty – of – i
The – novelty – of – i

The soundboard
Into a lone echo
Unexplored –
The novelty is hollow

Absolute ironclad
A fool to vilify
i am my own fad
The novelty of I


Epilogue

Sounds of new
Thoughts from you
Grasping two
And then a few …

Also published in Synchronized Chaos.

#poem #poetry #selfie #self #self-centered #narcissism #selfishness #appreciation #selflessness 

Escape - POEM of the WEEK!

Escape

 

In the event of fire

Break glass

Make a wish and

Close your eyes,

Kissing your lover

The fervent way to

Maximizing

The moment –

Escape

 

(Now, read it from bottom to top
and feel a different meaning.)

#poet #poetry #poem #love #valentine