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Gypsy Aurora Musings

where the streetlights become stars and fireflies ignite the night

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poetry

Father’s Day

What do you get for the man who... Carried you on his shoulders when you were little? Shared the pistachio pudding with a spoon line in the bowl? Humoured you when you needed a human body for teddy bear school?... Continue Reading →

Bird Song

The birds sing so sweetly Calling out their unique songs to each other Only they know all they are saying And it makes me wonder, if even the cardinal can understand the chickadee The songs they sound so whimsical, on... Continue Reading →

Dear Mr. Spider

Dear Mr. Spider Sir, Your place is not here inside. You do not pay rent. I will not be bound by the superstition that killing you is an omen for rain. Because if that's the case, you must have lost... Continue Reading →

Country Soul

Longing for the freedom of the country road Off beyond the skyscrapers and highways Where the streetlights turn into stars And the fireflies are the night lights that light up the air Replace these buildings with trees and light up... Continue Reading →

Beauty of Blessings

Snow fluttering off the trees Creating a new little blizzard The bells toll sweetly Calling the people into church It's time to gather, time to worship Praise be to God in the highest Beautiful notes play in my ears Powerful songs wipe away... Continue Reading →

Memories of Fall

The streets are glowing Lit up by the firey oranges, rusty reds and golden yellows Fall fairs ignite the small towns all over Fall's crisp promise Of crunchy laughter and fattening fair foods Corn tassles rustling in the wind Fields... Continue Reading →

Down by the water…

The waves pound and crash relentlessly, and yet not a soul stirs to witness. A view many can only dream of owning, yet going unappreciated by those blessed with it. What a paradox of our lifetime! All the money in... Continue Reading →

Ultimate Time

Time, seeming so elusive Like a butterfly flitting around Everyone tries to catch it Find a scheme to trap its beauty But, like a watched pot that never boils Time settles most with those Who try to catch it least... Continue Reading →

My Best Solution

I pull in and look to see your excited face Your swishy tail running to greet me at the fence All these days later it still doesn't seem real I want you back to cuddle and love My heart breaks... Continue Reading →

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