Grace falls like rain
Cascading Grace: Nature’s Flow
Category: Poetry
Finding Harmony in Silence and Yearning
Perhaps you heard it! (though probably not). It’s there between melody and harmony. Hidden in the rhythm and at the end of every dot.
A vision
And there! Like a supernova – dazzling, bright, and unexpected. A deliberate turn, a coquettish grin. An almost imperceptible subtle focus. And I saw in those eyes, in a heartbeat, all my tomorrows.
The Freedom of Flight: A Poetic Journey
When words have wings
Standing tall: No guarantees
We stand because we care, not because we may win.
Reviving Liberty’s Flame: A Call for Order
Truth is often that small.
Qui tacet consentire videtur
(Silence gives consent) I opened my mouth to speak, Like so many times before. Words formed in my head But nothing came out. Like the chrysalis' struggle to be free To take flight on gossamer wings Only to be taken by a blackbird On thieving wing. And I thought... How many times? How many times … Continue reading Qui tacet consentire videtur
Once the fog is gone.
Strange shadows folding, drifting on a chilled blanket.As if it ever was thus. Emotions folding, too. Swaying. Sometimes almost imperceptible. At other times, like a torrent, paralysing the will. It is only for a time; for a season. As the first buds of spring build to a crescendo of colour, this mist will rise. And … Continue reading Once the fog is gone.
Unknowns
Known knowns are knowableUnknown knowns are tooBut known unknowns are risibleTo which I say: "Who knew?" They are but fleeting shadowsThe poltergeists of dread.Unknown unknowns are powerlessTo keep us tucked in bed. 'What ifs' of chill can freeze our dreamsThe doubts that plague the night.No searching them can answer doubt.No plan can put them right. … Continue reading Unknowns
Carpe Diem!
It comes. It always does.Reliable. Predictable.Carpe Diem! Carpe Diem indeed!But it ain't always so.Sometimes it's 'dread the day'. Life's just like that.Ah! But for the magic of sunset!Red and purple hues set in relief against scattered clouds!Romance, contentment, satisfaction.Peace. For days can be darker than the night.Push on! Even if only for the fleeting sunset … Continue reading Carpe Diem!
Paul Russell: Musings 