Tag Archives: travel

True-Story Poem: Away . …

Posted on October 1, 2021 by peri, poet.

. What was I thinking, as I flew across country to finally see my family, elation overflowing and overwhelming logic apparently, for their lives had continued apace without me in them, no beats skipped they fairly danced along, and I … Continue reading →

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Walk with me . . .

Posted on June 5, 2018 by peri, poet.

. There is something revitalizing about walking . . . amidst trees, under the beautiful sky, smiling at flowers whenever they appear. I thought I’d share some of the beauty I’ve breathed-in in the past couple of weeks: . Every little … Continue reading →

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Angels in our midst?

Posted on May 6, 2018 by peri, poet.

. I’m a spiritual person. There are many mysteries of life and I’m open to possibilities.      I believe in the power of prayer and of positive thoughts, and of gifts from God, Nature, the universe . . . … Continue reading →

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Connections.

Posted on March 17, 2017 by peri, poet.

. Still a blur: Deplane, search near the ceilings for signs escalator escalator hallways more signage hurry with against despite the crowd around behind like steerage the door the bus wait redirect security check; why, what, where, how long? Bus … Continue reading →

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To the intergalactic traveler…

Posted on January 24, 2016 by peri, poet.

. Let me apologize in advance for our lack of welcome due to fears or possibly paranoia; you could simply be inquisitive, as we, yet we attempt to prepare for every eventuality. Secondly, we are not always so harried, so fretful, … Continue reading →

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Trip of a lifetime…

Posted on January 17, 2016 by peri, poet.

. She is planning a marvelous trip, the only destination: Away, far from the noise of You Shoulds, over near Kind for a Day, leaving behind brattle and scourge, down to the river Just Play, near to the county of Heart, where all … Continue reading →

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Upon a time.

Posted on January 11, 2016 by peri, poet.

. Long ago Beyond the waves and raucous beach coves, huts, chicken yards, dirt roads, bright villages and fruit groves – and in part to abscond from these, beyond them all and above the trees we hiked – to walk upon a volcano. Rippled and dented and rough … Continue reading →

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