SleeplessVolcano : Writing

Many directions

Many directions

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


You know what they sayabout birds of a featherthey should really be flyingin the same direction, I hopeso sadly, if I look east,you're in the west...I..
One word at a time

One word at a time

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


I loved that table in cornerWhere we met those rainy daysIt was lit up by a lovers’ painting -They picnicked on a patchwork quiltWhile lavender ..
Come walk with me

Come walk with me

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


You missed my smilethis morningHope you feelmy gentle hugat noonTonight,let's go for a walkunder the moon.
Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


Hidden in watery depthsthe anchor hidesit's now the homeof starfish and sharksbut no one knowsthe glory days are overhumbled by the weight of waterit ..
Cycle of life

Cycle of life

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


churning, burning, dustthe grueling cycle of life -seeds of new life sown.
Come wash your hands, darling

Come wash your hands, darling

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


Dinner's ready, honeyCome look what I've done to the outhouseThe wash basin is a barrelI took some of your cream towelsAnd a silver bucket or twoand y..
The poet with Stockholm syndrome

The poet with Stockholm syndrome

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


A poem kidnapped me -it held me prisonerin a cabinfilled with first edition dictionariesand other tools of tortureIt looked like a sonnetbut sounded l..
Don't stop knocking

Don't stop knocking

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


Miracles knockoften unexpectedlyso stay close to your dooror if your door's been silentnever cease to knock on othersthose who lose out in lifeare not..
My peaceful desert

My peaceful desert

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


The storehouses of heavenmust have run out of mountainsand dozens of hues of greenthe day God made my desertso he made up for itand planted in its hot..
Kiss me, I’m sinking

Kiss me, I’m sinking

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


Your tumultuous squall Washed over me I had to drop my anchor Keep sending those chilling waves I may just linger longer In this Bermuda Triangl..