Tom Friel : Writing

The Kiss

The Kiss

A Poem by Tom Friel


Succulent reasons Moist eyes Filled with treason If I kiss you Will you let me go? The path we take Should I forsake? If I kiss you Kiss me ..
Flower of the Soul

Flower of the Soul

A Poem by Tom Friel


Beautiful dreamer Flower of the soul You move with the wind You sleep with the snow The morning dew touches you As it's drawn to your hold You..
Inside The Whitehouse

Inside The Whitehouse

A Story by Tom Friel


The characters are a bit outdated now in the revolving door of President Bush's cabinet but you may still get a chuckle.
Just Listen

Just Listen

A Poem by Tom Friel


never mind the words the hairs on my arms are tingling right now as my ears channel the pleasures of sheer sorrowful pureness aching softly fr..
Flying Arrows

Flying Arrows

A Poem by Tom Friel


Crapulence is evident everywhere As the charlatan stutters one more toast The courtesans muse contentedly As philosopher annoys the milquetoast ..
Brownish Gray Spot

Brownish Gray Spot

A Poem by Tom Friel


He was sure When they averted eye contact They had noticed He was sure When they whispered behind his back They had noticed He was sure ..
Christmas Past

Christmas Past

A Poem by Tom Friel


All I remember Was the camera flashing Nine years ago Forever imprinting that Deer in the headlight look Of me Staring blindly Alongside The..
Love & Life

Love & Life

A Poem by Tom Friel


Stir her world Become a bother Take her hand As if a father Show her life And all its colors Open the door To find her lover Pry her away Fro..
Popcorn Strangers

Popcorn Strangers

A Poem by Tom Friel


I didn’t recognize her at first It wasn’t until I Noticed her sunglasses I was then sure It had to be her By pure chance we were ..
Forgiveness

Forgiveness

A Poem by Tom Friel


I feel the air of forgiveness Rising in my soul I realize much more now The truth as I get old The journey that we all take Is full of many goa..