when the bell tolls,
when the last word of the prayer is muttered,
when the eyes close that iron curtain,
I hope there is peace
I hope there is acceptance
I hope there is wisdom
12.25.2020
Category: Poetry
Wait
under the sun in the sky
two ants may jostle and hustle
but in the end forgiveness is what’s remembered
before the cloud sets in and wash them away
even babies are born with thousands of battle scars
but never shook hands with their nemesis
we shall arise through leap of faith,
as we wait for the Godot
12.24.2020
De-Clutter
de-clutter your mind.
the critters of electric news,
stalkers of princes and princesses
won’t salvage you from the void.
whirlpool of thoughts buoyed
in the center of the abyss is what you know
in your heart to be true as it always’ been.
For now, close your eyes to open your mind.
12.22.2020
Dream
during my sleep talking at night
I had dreamed of a trip to a world evolving
like a plume of smoke that arises
after things burned down
it was a world so fast and mystical
I stood still and stared at it wondering
how I can ever get on with my trip
but I realized this was all but a dream
the journey continues
even as the world falls.
12.22.2020
Cut
walking in darkness,
mountain-high giants
silently all appear around.
‘can you make the cut?’ they ask.
‘sure why not’ I answer
while my standard still glows
I stare at my hands both
bloodied by both fresh and old scars
12.19.2020
Apologies
Apologies.
I must go where I’ve set my eyes on
carousel around the paradox
had been a joyride while it lasted.
I remember my roots.
I remember my promises.
I remember my comrades.
I remember my angels.
Apologies.
But I must go where I’ve set my eyes on
Pushing all that blocks my path
Keeping truth in my heart.
12.16.2020
Ride
rising out of the flame
we march toward the sky
riding on the waves on reign
we lunge forward with a cry
it’s a good day to be alive,
don’t you dare say goodbye
12.15.2020
Many
one amongst many,
but neighbor sowed envy,
tempted to keep the parry,
yet fairytale is all but empty
humble stroll may be healthy
yet crumbled breads may be wary
but merry be the steady
ready for the sunrise gently
12.14.2020
Battleground
you’ve fought long and hard,
foes at every corner of this orchard
lost are friends, either tossed or crossed
no matter the cost, you must not get lost.
May silence be your alliance
your conscience; your guidance,
a defiance against insolence,
vigilance to your disciplines.
12.12.2020
Drum
onslaught of fear in thin air
merciless march of clock needle
felt heavily on wrinkles of skin
yet the rising yolk of the sun
blossoming beyond the curve of the earth
drums the blood through the veins
rise, rise again
rise, rise again
12.6.2020
Ralph with Coffee 
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