Birds of Prey
“Most people are onthe world, not in it”Muir said that so long ago but he was wrong Most people are outsidethe world, doubting they know how to be among itRiding … Read More “Birds of Prey”
Tag: reflection
Seven Haiku
winter morning —daylight arriveswithout a story snow plungesfrom tower block ledgeslike falling bodies duckling left behindpaddles to catch upwith mother … Read More “Seven Haiku”
No Order of Things
my feet knit the socksthat knit her knitting-needlesthat knit herand send her to the riverwhere she finds the rockthat sets … Read More “No Order of Things”
NO
Frost on the ground,Condensation on the window.Maybe something brittlebroke along the way; I’ve learned there’s no such thingAs a perfect … Read More “NO”
There is a calm
and steadyloneliness to the half notes of sheetmetal-roofedcabins in a hailstorm George Cassidy Payne is a poet from Rochester, NY. His work has been … Read More “There is a calm”
3:20 AM
have faithin the next breatha deep breathin…inhale it without peace or war. George Cassidy Payne is a poet from Rochester, NY. His work … Read More “3:20 AM”
Florida Bound
Chasing them Across an emptyField, honking allThe way, he ranFaster than I didIt’s finally late October And I feel left behind. George … Read More “Florida Bound”
Death
opens as a lotus petal all at oncein all directionsunder the kind pressureof twilighta translucentblue topaz feelingdisappearing into an ancient softness George Cassidy Payne is a poet from Rochester, NY. His work has … Read More “Death”
Animal
You call me animal but I am not your predator. You bear your teeth to mebut I cannot see past your smile. You … Read More “Animal”
Curiosity
Look back in wonder“my 1st picture of Earth from Mars.”80 minutes after sunset on January 31, 2014. 99 million miles away. A … Read More “Curiosity”