Category: Poetry
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Dreaming of Marty: A Ballad Inspired by ‘Reunion: A Story’
Dreaming of Marty: A Ballad Inspired by Reunion: A Story By Alex Diaz-Granados She speaks to me in gentle tones Her voice like music to my ears She comes from far across the sea From London, where the Thames flows clear I try to read the words of Will But they seem dull and dry…
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Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds (A Poem)
They say that time heals all woundsBut I know that’s not trueSome wounds are too deep to healSome scars are always in view I loved you since we were kidsYou were my cherry pieBut then you broke my heart in twoWhen you kissed that other guy My mom tried to console meShe said it would…
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A Son’s Tears, A Mother’s Love…& Lasagna (A Poem)
A wave of sobs, tears never-ending,A mother’s comfort, love unrelenting.“You’ll see her again, or someone new,Life isn’t fair, but you’ll make it through.” Petulant thoughts, unspoken and sour,A mother’s wisdom, a healing power.“Time heals all wounds, believe it’s true,You’ll find love again, it’ll come to you.” A small smile, a glimmer of hope,A mother’s love,…
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Writer’s Labor & Result (A Haiku)
Fingers type quickly As thoughts turn into phrases; Lo! A book is born!
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Writer vs. Paper (A Septolet)
Writer, Listening to old blues, Waiting for inspiration. Paper, Blank, white – Taunting! Wanting words.
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Author & Reader (A Septolet)
Author tapping fingers upon the keyboard, creating worlds. Reader diving eagerly into the tale.
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Death Star Corridor (A Star Wars Haiku)
Coldly lit hallways Of dark reflective metal Lead to Jedi’s doom.
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Hello, Spring (A Haiku)
O, clear sky of blue And rainbow-colored flowers! Hark! Spring draweth near.
A Certain Point of View, Too 