The silence embraced her as she arrived; a comfortable calm with open arms, a place of welcome. She stood with confidence under the boughs of a great tree. Holding her place. Patient. A light breeze rustled the edges of her dress. The leaves above pressed out a soft motion. In her hand were flowers, freshly … More FINDING COMFORT
Move strong. Wise steps. A path of glory. A song on the lips. High noon. The aroma of fresh air. Long roads beckon. New towns stare at the curious. Billboards sell air time. Traffic lights hold us back. Sidewalks never wide enough. Church steeples all point. School yards wait for recess. Cars know their owners. … More OK, NOW GO
Night silent. An oftentimes offering of words significant to the owners beholding the presence of the moon, as it transgresses a black curtain. It’s a perfect circle, from where we stand, suspended in different phases as the days of the month encourage celestial restructuring; its back side, hidden, remaining out of view. We … More ABOVE IT ALL
He leaned with curiosity. Both hands on the neck of the shovel; his left leg slightly bent. A wide brim hat created a recessed cavern for the eyes to hide. The top two buttons of the blue shirt lay unhinged; sweat streaked under the well-worn cloth. Dusty untied shoes expressed the unwholesomeness from the loss … More CAPTURED
He feigns the opening delight of day with a yawn; his eyes express a sad boredom. He stretches out night, arching himself like a snake wrapped in fur. He saunters with confidence over rugs and hardwood floors, glancing with occasion while passing open doors and shadowed corners for lurking danger. He assembles his lithe frame … More STAYSAIL
Roger Singer 