In these next ten poems we find spirituality, faith, love, strength, legends of experiences lived in fantasy, and testimonials of shared real experiences. For those who are new to Kaleidoscope, we publish ten poems (sometimes prose as well) on the tenth of every month, under what we call our monthly “10-on-10”. Please do enjoy our Kaleidoscope … Continue reading August “10 on 10” – Editorial
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Gerbilwocky By Susan Maria Rowley
The musical ___like godspell _____only different skittering down deserted ___back alleys _____full of payday fervor with jazzy hands ___floating into BFI bins faithful to the deities ___of the half-basement suites where hollyhock's ghosts ___whisper saxophone memories in the damp nights of temptation ___ the gerbilwocky will survive even this _____ and other busloads of _____peanut … Continue reading Gerbilwocky By Susan Maria Rowley
Only the Wing By Randy James Hoffman
It was only the first time, I never knew. I never knew it would be like this. The very Earth moving in my hand. I tried to understand it. How this could come to be. Ah you are young my friend, and filled with prophecy. Only the lover can know the kiss, only the poet … Continue reading Only the Wing By Randy James Hoffman
You: Cassandra Kulay
You are near and dear to my soul, you are the part that makes me whole. You are my world, I am quite obsessed, even when our love is put to the test. Each day is a snapshot of how we feel, my love for you is a story no one can steal. Between us, … Continue reading You: Cassandra Kulay
Building a House on the Beach in Zanzibar with Caroline: Jim Beckta
Cutting the clay found in outcrops on the beaches of Zanzibar. Finding pockets in the coral where you will soften the clay with water from the sea. Forming the soft clay into rough bricks by hand and letting them dry. Doesn't matter if they are irregular. You can use lots of mortar. Put them in … Continue reading Building a House on the Beach in Zanzibar with Caroline: Jim Beckta
Assorted Haiku: Jim Beckta
I was not to feed the fog But it just took it And I am hungry Roaring fog all around me I can't turn it off If only I could go home Cutting pieces of fog Cutting pieces of cubes If only I could use them Pleading with the white fog to move away It … Continue reading Assorted Haiku: Jim Beckta
The Man: Tania Skelly
A man’s man With a whimsical Boy’s heart. How he delighted us From the very start. True to his lady Nothing is above Acceptance and resilience Gentle breeze like Wings of a dove. Forth comes every kindness Tales of happy lifting truth. Gentle man From better times. Soul of gleaming Handsome youth.
Licorice Lines Scrambled: Joyce Lancaster
I like licorice the lines remind me of twist and turns like twizzlers I love any kind of licorice I also see lines that remind me of a never ending maze that pet rats may find challenging. Also, the lines reminded me of a peppermint candy cane, it may be an entrance way with many … Continue reading Licorice Lines Scrambled: Joyce Lancaster
Delia’s Dream: Richard Edwards
Her crimson lips remember the touch of thy lover's lips. The love she thought was true, she has found is not true her heart calls to thee. Can you not see cupid who she be she feels the love. Her painted lids from which tears flow to wash upon thy breast remember the love she … Continue reading Delia’s Dream: Richard Edwards
Boundaries: Pamela Wain
You have to build your confidence That’s how you build your fence It means that you must be strong When you believe, you can’t go wrong Even when you think it through It’s the safest thing to do Your personal space, while about Should be no room left for doubt If someone tries to climb … Continue reading Boundaries: Pamela Wain
