Thursday, June 25, 2015

entropy

he loved them all
a state of grace
as fragile as a bubble
on a pin

their number grew
at quite a pace
he likened to forever
growing thin

and in the end
he lost the race
since nothing could remain there
save the wind

©2015 Frederick Andrew ~ All rights reserved

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

foray

moving on to something new
the draught does clear my mind
setting on another walk
to see what I can find
conveniently forgetting
one leg's shorter than its mate
the best that can be hoped for
a diameter that's great.

© 2015 Frederick Andrew ~ All rights reserved

Inspired by RC deWinter's unchained.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Despite

the ennui finds the smallest cracks
and seeps into my soul
the warmth Inside lets it ferment
into something more dole-
ful and malignant with self-
loathing at it's core

despite the lateness of the day
my chronic aches and pains
and wasted opportunities
to use my brawn and brains
my brawn ... now there's a fantasy
on which I'll not digress ...
to better our humanity
not feather my own nest

with self- deluding promises
from bosses with white teeth
who represent the status quo
and siphon off the talent
of those willing to believe
into the maw of the machine
that powers inequality

despite all that
it falls on me
to use whatever's left
with smile or pat
or outstretched hand
to let you know
you're not alone and
friend we are well met.

© 2015 Frederick Andrew ~ All rights reserved

Saturday, June 6, 2015

ember's promise

embers with the slightest breath
awaken in the night
the little bits of tinder
giving rise to cherry light
husband wife or lover
adding fuel to nascent blaze
hungers for the roaring flame
to burst from smokey haze

but slow

anticipation is as much
as arching moan in passion

gently
oh so gently

share the quiet ember's breath
linger in the teasing promise
of that ruby glow

© 2015 Frederick Andrew ~ All rights reserved

Inspired by an Evelyn Elizabeth g+ post