As I write my heart I find,
some poetry still living
as if from a cave, no longer dormant
a summer flower,
never fading, longing
for the sun.
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P.S. I will share some poetry for the next couple of weeks.
If the spirits of the poets are subject to the poets
then the spirits of wolves are subject to the moon,
and Madrid never gave away any of her treasures
because there were too many vampires
in Belgium,
night clouds cascading
into dark poetry.
It was 1941.
Narrator: Emma wrote these notes on the back of a napkin, while taking the train to Paris.
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As the pine trees sway in the warm summer breeze,
I finally reach the top of the ridge
and my heart skips
a beat
while the ascending begins
I look up
and a prayer escapes,
from my heart,
as I am filled with wonder.
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Our poems and phrases will sustain us,
as long as we don’t turn on our backs
on the light of hope,
walk forward
and guard your heart.
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What a beautiful summer this is! Can you feel the excitement in the air? The flowers are blooming, and even the bumble bees have taken their rightful place in this beautiful realm. I hope you are able to get out and enjoy the natural world.
My wife and I have been focusing on being outdoors this summer. The other day we went for a walk in an apple orchard, and today we went walking in a local park. The apples are just beginning to grow, and it looks like there will be a wonderful harvest in a few months.
So, what about the blog? The blog is doing very well, and I could not be happier with your support and wonderful comments! I do apologize for not being here as much as I used to be.
When I first started blogging I was posting twice a day. How did I ever do that?? I have no idea.
Things have changed a lot in the 8 years I’ve been blogging. That seems like a long time. I have changed too, and in a lot of ways I have simply outgrown the site. I recently cut back to just 2 posts a week, but for the next week it will only be on Saturdays. I may expand that for the entire summer.
However do not feel abandoned! I will be visiting your sites. My summer schedule will be a precursor to my retirement schedule.
I love to write but I need more family time. I’m looking forward to more walks in the apple orchard with my beautiful wife! Some of you ask about her and I’m so grateful you check on us that way. She will always be on chemo, because that keeps her body stable. So yeah, time with my honey is important to me!
Thank you so much for reading!
Peace.
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Even the sun surrenders to the night,
as young lovers dream of colors on the water
with boats floating,
and ducks nestled into their feathers,
while frogs take over the serenade.
A clouded sky prepares
for the victory of fireflies
while the bay embraces
the reflection of our souls
and the moon glows,
in those softer lights
during times of our embracing.
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I prefer to write from where I was planted,
instead of from when I was buried
moving beyond the darkness, reaching
for the sun,
I am a seed, my poem is the plant
still growing, always tender
her beauty more powerful
from the rain.
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Oceans have always pulled me
into a silent meditation,
and I am always encouraged
by what I find there.
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A poem will often carry my spirit into the mountains
where I hover
and pray over the land.
I did get glimpse once
of the healing so elusive
in our world today.
May rays of light continue
to shape our words
into prayers,
into poems
until the scars
vanish away.
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Wind in the leaves brings healing
to my spirit,
yet, with this size wound
will I be able
to recover?
We all go through tough situations, all of us. Sometimes though the wounds become just too much.
I’m there now. My wife is ok, although she’s still getting treatments. I won’t go into details, but I am in need of healing. I’ve always been open and honest, so there it is.
The poet needs healing.
It may be days, or weeks, I don’t know. I may share some previous work until then.
If you ever get a message saying this is a private site it just means the break will be extensive.
I have two sources I go to for internal healing: nature and love. Yes of course there is God and faith but for me that is the love part.
I’m convinced God doesn’t have an AR-15.
And there’s my wife. She’s my best friend in the whole world.
So thank you for understanding, maybe the internal healing will come much sooner than I know. One can hope.
Blessings,
Nico
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P.S. If you want to contact me try my email on gmail at nicodemasplusthree.
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