crates | August 17, 2008
Blackberries We were just friends when you tripped on the blackberry vine. I got to my knees beside you and Helped pick out the thorns, Putting your fingers in my mouth to Bite them out with my teeth. Then to make you laugh I fed you Sun-warmed blackberries Lying there in the grass, and Then I [...]
crates | July 12, 2008
I thought that I might put some of my poems in some of my posts. This is one: Reflection When you ponder the Calendar of your days, Do you recall the times Of strife, of betrayal, Of heartbreak? Or…do you recall the Quiet calm times filled With beauty and tranquility? Basho (Matsuo Kinsaku–ca. 1644-1694) was [...]
crates | July 8, 2008
One of my most beloved poets is Ryokan, born in 1757 in Echigo, Japan. He became a Zen monk and led a life Christ-like in its gentleness and concern for humanity. This man fills my heart, he is a marvel…I include only a few of his poems here. “When the moon shines Clean and clear Let [...]