Daily Archives: May 14, 2013

Bittersweet

Posted on May 14, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Originally posted on The ancient eavesdropper:
Shape poem of a pear-shaped tear from book of poetry, ‘Nostalgia, Naturally’ by Tyler Pedersen, Copyright 2007

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Comfortable in terracotta

Posted on May 14, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Lazy sunlight stretches across our sleeping dog’s long back, persistent solar rays pecking more grass and insects than our chicken called Tac. Nearby, our gate angles outward casting checkered shadows set in cement, rose bushes revolt raising red flags, taking … Continue reading →

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Tie-dyed spring stains

Posted on May 14, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Originally posted on The ancient eavesdropper:
The sun shines, sweat drips into my eyes, the mower’s deafening roar rings in my ears, wet grass cakes around its undercarriage, impeding the speed of the blade and the length of my stride.…

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Inhaling lungs hug

Posted on May 14, 2013 by tyler4turtles

A tree tugs at our every breath, we exhale its life as it transpires ours, inhaling lungs hug oxygen, yet too often forget the rest.

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Not subject to scale

Posted on May 14, 2013 by tyler4turtles

We think ourselves complete, so unique, so one in a million, but we shrink to ants from a giant’s stance – will you look up as you pass? Do you notice the greatness of being a part of something bigger, … Continue reading →

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