In the bounty of fall, a massive bin of multicoloured gourds spills out like a cornucopia bursting with the plentiful spirit of Mother Nature herself. Each gourd a unique masterpiece crafted by the hand of the earth in hues of oranges, yellows, and greens with warts, bumps, and curves that tell tales of the seasons … Continue reading Autumn’s Fruit – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Art is Everywhere – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
In the chaos of creation, The artist's conundrum begins. A lack of space to store, The works that burst from within. A canvas here, a sculpture there, Colours splattered and smeared, Each piece a part of the artist's soul, Their passion and pain ensnared. But what to do with these treasures, These haphazardly stored creations? … Continue reading Art is Everywhere – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Angered Conversants – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Amidst the roar of wind cursing by, Two pieces of driftwood caught my eye, Placed surreally in the dirt, Like props in a grand design. Their twisted forms and jagged edges, Evoke a sense of primal rage, As if they too were part of the debate, That rages on this stage. Their presence here is … Continue reading Angered Conversants – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Almost Invisible – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Notice the hare, a master of disguiseIts fur, a perfect blend with earth and skies Amidst the green, it takes a still positionHoping to escape any form of detection Its eyes, bright with a hint of fearYet it stays motionless, without any tear For the hare knows the power of stillnessA chance to hide, in … Continue reading Almost Invisible – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Calling Destiny”
Calling Destiny May I call you destiny? For that you surely are. All paths led me to you From my heart, you have never been far. To think of the roads I've been down All that I've done and seen It's a miracle I found you It's some strange destiny's dream I must have known … Continue reading The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Calling Destiny”
The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Farewell From A Why”
Farewell From A Why What unknown adventure awaits me In this strange land of Castile? My desire is to leave here, But to stay is a necessity I still feel. I need to find some missing pieces Of my heart and my soul Yet I still have no clear direction Even though my wish is … Continue reading The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Farewell From A Why”
The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Madrid Midwinter Weather Blues”
Madrid Midwinter Weather Blues This midwinter weather is dragging me down The morning's cold, wet wind chills my bones Walking a block in it numbs my brain The weather shares my confusion As we are teased with a touch of heatless sun Between the morning snow and evening rains In one more week, the city will … Continue reading The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Madrid Midwinter Weather Blues”
The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “I Touched Your Face And Sighed”
I Touched Your Face And Sighed Early this morning You lay by my side Your sleep I disturbed In your dreams, I did glide On rivers of worry Through rapids of fears I reached to comfort you And shared happy tears Of love for you deeply My heart cannot hide When I touched your face and … Continue reading The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “I Touched Your Face And Sighed”
The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “My Poem”
My Poem More and more each day I see, You're becoming a poem to me. Arm in arm we walk around, A happier couple cannot be found. One by one our friends do sigh, With joy or envy, some do cry. Minute by minute with you is love, Your caring heart is like heaven above. … Continue reading The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “My Poem”
The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Unique”
Preamble: My notes indicate that on this evening, following some joyous laughter, we challenged each other to bastardize tribute the great poem "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer. Here's my attempt. Unique It would be too obvious to compare you to a flower, Though to me, you are as beautiful and sweet. It would be too simple to … Continue reading The Madrid Pub Storytellers Club – “Unique”
The New Renaissance Mindset 