Tag: writing
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Poem: Wishing on a Star
I originally wrote this poem on December 22, 2020, in response to reading “Make a Wish to a Star and It Will Come True“, by Carla Milho, a very lovely lady and talented writer from Lisbon, Portugal. I then posted it on my site a few days later, as part of a compilation. And, now…freestanding. […]
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Poem in Response
Having read “How a workation from Shillong looked like” by Mukti Masih, a very beautiful poetess, Christian, chai-totaler and successful Content Writer from Indore, India – wherein she recounts a visit to one of her favorite cities while working to complete a second book – I was inspired to write this short poem in response… […]
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Poem for Peace
Having read a wonderful poetic tribute of Ukrainian courage and leadership – “Hats Off to President Zelenskyy“, written by my friend Cindy Georgakas – which also rightfully condemns Russian President Putin as a war criminal, I thought that I’d share this short poem which I wrote recently… A sunflower for sharingOur hearts through words and […]
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Haiku
I think I’ve got something! What is it? A haiku. God bless you! No, it’s a poem. Have you had it long…is it contagious? Like the common coldIt is nothing to sneeze at– words may serve to heal © 2022 Phil Perkins PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com. See lyrics here → On the Road […]
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Humor: A Long Day
After a long day of hiking in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, I was exhausted, hungry, and still several miles away from my vehicle parked at the trailhead. So, I decided to call a cab for a ride back. Fifteen minutes later, this vintage 1920’s Cadillac taxi arrived – with no driver. Unfortunately, the keys […]
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Planetary Reflections
When I woke up early this morning, to my great surprise, I observed that Planet Saturn had somehow been relocated inside of my computer, reflecting on the motherboard and featuring a vibrant green coloration?! I thought to myself – this can’t be…I must be imagining things – and so, I closed my eyes and went […]
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Poem in Response
After reading “Remember This…” by Carla Milho – a good friend and wonderful writer from Lisbon, Portugal – wherein she speaks to the strength of love, I was inspired to write this poem in response… Until the End The star I seeWithin your eyesGrows bright across the land Straight from my heartThrough spoken wordI’m asking […]
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Stepping Back
It’s like I’m outside at a circus, looking through a dirty glass window, watching all the kids having fun inside… Climbing tall ladders to reach high wires. Pulling a lion’s tail. Stepping on the oversized shoes of clowns. In time, I turned back to pass between bended fence posts and begin my journey home – […]
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Poem of Sharing
Following correspondence with a dear friend and frequent source of inspiration – Carla Milho, a lovely lady and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal – I wrote this poem… Hearts in Hands of Time A locket lost in the sands of timeOn a beach, on a date, long agoAs lovers captured a setting sunHolding hands, […]
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Poem for a Friend
Happy Birthday Carla Milho 🥳🎂🎁 A lovely lady from Lisbon, Portugal, Carla is a wonderful writer and a dear friend. Please visit her site to wish her a Happy Birthday 👋🏻 The time has come to celebrateShare gifts and cake and loveWishing all the best for CarlaWith blessings from above At forty-six and in your […]
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Poem in Response
Having read Feeling the Squeeze, poetic prose by the talented and often inspirational Arizonian poet, Michele Lee Sefton – wherein she writes about regional economic history, homegrown citrus & making lemonade – I was inspired to write this poem in response… From gloves to weedAnd holes to seedTo roots with shootsAnd dirty boots The work […]
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Poem: Highway Song
Beyond seven cloudsThen, just up the roadConstraints cast asideTo lighten the load One hand on the wheelCool wind driving hairA new day aheadAah, fresh mountain air © 2022 Phil Perkins My collage artwork is available on many products in these shops: Redbubble Society 6 Pixels
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Lessons From the Trail
Chasing Waterfalls By definition, waterfalls are always moving, following gravity. And, at times, falls may disappear – flowing underground, or, with seasonal changes, run dry. Furthermore, though a waterfall may be visible, getting close for a photograph often poses significant challenges. During an early morning visit to Middle Fork Falls, my first time on site, […]
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Poem: The Road Ahead
May the days aheadWithin this new yearFoster your will to achieve That you make great stridesAnd help those in needKeep the faith, always believe © 2022 Phil Perkins PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com. Read lyrics of music here.
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Poem: Inside a Dream
I started this poem early last evening, later finishing it in the dream of a beautiful woman I know… I stepped inside a dream, intenseNight dark, to slip awayTo hold her nearBeneath the starsAnd love her as she lay Asleep, then not, and back againWe tossed across the sandOn moonlit beachWet in the wavesTwo hearts, […]
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Water Always Wins
This is a saying which I first heard from my father, and this photograph – taken along Lynn Camp Prong in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee – is illustrative. If interested, you can visit my shops at Pixels, Redbubble, ArtFlakes and ArtPal, for great prints and gifts! I’ve also written poetry which is available on […]
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Poem in Response
Oftentimes, creative people excel in several areas. This is the case with my beautiful friend from India – Mukti Masih. I’ve enjoyed reading her poetry, and, seeing her wonderful paintings, was inspired to write this short poem: She stood by a wallA wall with her art I marveled at bothFelt warmth in my heart A […]
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Poem in Response
Having read “Living Green and Dancing with Love” by Arizonian poet, Michele Lee Sefton – in which she speaks about food, nurturing gardens and family – I was inspired to write this poem in response… Your stature as poet, inspirationalYour beauty in dance, divine Your thumb in the garden, greenA woman of talent, impressively fine. […]
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Poem in Response
Having read “Lend Me Your Poem” by talented poet, dancer and friend Annabel – wherein she speaks of life, light and love – I was inspired to write this poem in response… Lend me a penAnd I’ll write you a poem Lend me your handUnder starlight we’ll roam Aloft of cloudsAs light as a feather […]
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Abstract 3D Heart
I gave her my heart. Sometime later, we went our separate ways and she gave it back to me. Everything had changed so quickly – it felt surreal. Taking precautions, doctors were shocked to observe that my heart closely resembled a textured, three dimensional structure, something akin to having been designed with Affinity Photo and […]
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