You told me you were different. Even got mad when I told about my previous guy. Told me you wanted to punish him for how he treated me. You even had a plan for this act. I felt gratified for the protection. I felt loved. Then I found out the truth- you were and … Continue reading Ode to a Coward
Author: willowbearblog
I am a lover of many things: science fiction and fantasy; books of all kinds; music (listening and performing); theatre (plays and improv); cooking; crafts; role play gaming (tabletop and LARP); animals; museums; archeology; etc. I am a spiritual person, but not religious. I recognize the oneness of all things. I love deeply.
Woman Love
Your scent fills my mind Rich, musky, woman Like a premium dark chocolate I eat my fill of you And yet I crave more **A little sensuous ditty for your reading pleasure. I like writing sensual poetry.
Whenever two or more are gathered
We have come from everywhere We bring stories as varied as pebbles on a beach We are all on the same kind of journey To discover our true selves In this place the mountains will hold us secure Removed from the busyness of our lives We can drop all pretenses and masks We show … Continue reading Whenever two or more are gathered
The Spookster
I met him at school He thought he was cool But many just thought him strange One thing that gave doubt One thing that stood out Was a pea-green vest with long fringe Once we found our niche The friendship was rich And took us where we’d never been Rocky Horror was … Continue reading The Spookster
Snowing
Snow is the quiet one. You see it fall And hear the wetness of the streets. But snow itself Is silence. What was once all colors Is now frosted with white. Transformed into a fantasy vision. Powdered sugar from heaven. All creatures fall silent When it snows. They huddle into their homes To … Continue reading Snowing
Sacred Ground
Cathedral-like, the tall pines stand Like sentinels, guarding those within the circle. The smell of pine wafts by my nose As the breeze blows through the trees. The dirt road goes around the perimeter Allowing all to enter and make camp. A circle within a circle, The powwow ground becomes sacred As sage and … Continue reading Sacred Ground
Lunch at the VA hospital
Sitting in my booth I look at the faces of those around me. There’s pain, frustration, and anger on some. Sorrow, loss, and despair on others. Some bodies have missing parts; some bodies don't work at all anymore. So much to see. An underlying camaraderie permeates this place. We all swore to protect our country, … Continue reading Lunch at the VA hospital
Gichigami
To my shock and utmost honor, this poem was used for the lyrics to a commissioned work for the Denver Women's Chorus in the winter concert "Ocean of Voices" January 2017. What an amazing thing it is to hear one's words become music and to have a group of women you love sing it for … Continue reading Gichigami
Graduation
This was written about my experience when I graduated from Technical School at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. I was in the Colorado Army National Guard and had been trained as a combat medic and operating room technician. Graduation Pride- I never truly understood the sensation until then. We march in time to … Continue reading Graduation
Dragon Mark
She always dreamt of these flying beasts. Each one named with a place on her bed. They protected her as she slept. As she grew older, her love and belief kept her friends near. She refused to believe the lies adults told her; Imaginary beings don’t exist. She knew better. Her belief in … Continue reading Dragon Mark
