Tag: writing
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Bushes – a poem
“Bushes”a poem by Jeremy C Kester The heads of seven giantsGreen and frayed lay upon rootsA semi-circle round an alterOf brick and stoneThough this ground is not holyMerely another gated sanctuaryAs I ponder shaving these giantsLife puzzles me thusThough difficult, it could be simpleIf it weren’t so damned complicatedAnd the alter beckonsAs though greed and…
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Rest and Relaxation
Relaxation. It is a need. Almost a must-have in today’s society, where everything feels like it is moving at speeds that could strip the skin off one’s flesh were they not careful. Some would place relaxation within this overarching new fad of “self-care”, where an industry has popped up with everything from aroma therapy, self-massagers,…
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Bring the Rain – a poem
“Bring the Rain”a poem by Jeremy C Kester I watch gentle fairies dance,carrying drops of rain.Letting go the droplets,And flying up to rain again. They smile to me,despite my sorrow,and sit on my cheek,to wipe away my tears. The tiny fingers touch my face,my tears still falling.The petite fairy smilesKissing me into dreaminess. This poem…
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The Art of Procrastination
There is an art to procrastinating. To waiting until the last minute. Until something is at risk of being late. There is an art to avoiding a task until it simply cannot be ignored any longer. Distraction helps. It introduces conflicting interests. But it is only a small piece of the puzzle. There’s also the…
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Being Instead – a poem
“Being Instead”a poem by Jeremy C Kester I do not wish to wanderWithin my own doubtsInstead to banish themTo take over who I amMy beingMy soulTo live without thatWhich holds me back For more poetry, consider purchasing a copy of Jeremy’s collection: Change of Seasons: Selected Poems. Click the link to get yourself a copy…