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Author: John Charnley

Breath of Change

John Charnley Posted on January 27, 2018 1 Comment

Chill Autumn sings its siren songs,
that cruelly steal away my breath,
to hover where it bare belongs,
in misty shrouds of summer’s death.

The winds of change feel bitter … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life

Wildflowers

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

I was a city girl; you were a country boy,
who lassoed me, with polite yes ma’ams
and not so polite passion.

I traded Dior for blue jeans,
nightlife for … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

With a Smile

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

The blushing morning flashed her poesy smile,
seduced me, beckoning through my windows.
Come, leave your worn out shoes and woes awhile
to dance in rhythm with verdant meadows.

Rejoice … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

Bubble Gum Cigars

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

A six year old girl with quarters to spend,
from magic riches tooth fairies bequeath,
I hounded grandpa until he gave in,
entreating sympathy for missing teeth.

We headed to … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Family, Society

The Prima

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

reborn
tiptoes over snow
melting it’s heart
pirouettes on
balmy breezes
among adoring fronds
flowers shower
earth applauds

Spring’s recital

Tagged with: Family, Society

Toes in Sand

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

toes in sand
sun kissed sighs
hat in hand
gentle tides fall and rise

angry heels
deadline dues
trading deals
a tempest blackly brews

hurricane
with two eyed
white screen … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

Warrior Woman

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

The goddess glanced at the dragon,
and said, beast, you don’t stand a chance.
I’ve explosive jelly,
nitro in my belly,
I’ve slayed meaner creeps with a glance.

Go fly … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life

Young Girl Swings

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

young girl swings
to cricket’s serenade

gray hair flies
on summer evening breeze

Tagged with: Family, Society

Cardboard Box Man

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

Old captain’s blown off course in wintry sea;
too tired to swim,
his future’s dim,
a desperate man drowning helplessly.

He’s useless driftwood, bobbing with the tide;
the current’s strong,… Read the rest...

Tagged with: Family, Society

Father

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

You had shadows beneath sunshine,
always a jigsaw mystery,
off to meet a deadline,
with little time for me.

As wintry flakes upon my tongue,
you were magical, elusive.
And … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Family, Society

Oak

John Charnley Posted on May 6, 2020 No Comments

feet firmly rooted on the hilltop
gazing over blooming fields of green
thrush clutched to her bosom
silver spider silk weaving hair

bearing the scars of lightning
with names carved … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

On The Beach

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

The sun sinks into the sea
on his evening suicide dive

waves bleed carmine
pummeling the shore

A lone gull laments
my night terrors

of one small set of prints… Read the rest...

Tagged with: Dark

Water

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

*trees

supple willows sway
tickling her with breezy hair
giggling, she skips stones

*sea

she rushes headlong
towards the tide’s siren call
fearlessly falling

*sun

under his hot gaze
eyes … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

Escape

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

At the end of day
the misty spray
of garden sprinklers
takes me away

to a green screen

with herbs bathing
pansies’ wet pants
trees with teardrops
weeping wild weeds… Read the rest...

Tagged with: Humor

Nostalgic November

John Charnley Posted on January 27, 2018 No Comments

Sweet, nostalgic November…
poignant, childhood memories
of blustery, biting winds
cold red nose, smiling rosy cheeks
brilliant, swirling, falling leaves
that crunched beneath my feet

Blowing out a misty breath,… Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

Chewing The Fat

John Charnley Posted on January 27, 2018 No Comments

My knees are creaky;
my faucet’s leaky.
In my mind, I’m a smoking hot chick.

I remember when,
I would wow the men,
How and when did my middle get … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Humor

Unraveling

John Charnley Posted on March 17, 2018 No Comments

Often in dreams, she comes to me,
with memories and poetry,
my muse, unraveling at the seams…
She comes to me, often in dreams

On sleepless nights, she walks with … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Form Poetry

Solstice Song

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

The longest languid solstice days
hum lullabies in purple haze
of childhood days in sparkling spray,
of rainbows made by sprinkler play.

With melodies of barbecues,
‘neath azure skies that … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

UFOS

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

There are winged creatures,
flying freely in space,
who’ve invaded my home
and flown in my face.

Almost microscopic,
these small procreators,
who land in my wine,
are crafty, pantry … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Humor

One Toe Tapping

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

She rocks, back, forth,
one toe tapping
on the porch planks
to the beat of rain.

She rocks back, forth
in screaming silence.
Her bed is long made.
Her chores … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Family, Society

Pinched Too Tight

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

On days when high heels pinch too tight
when sleepless nights bring no respite,
when life’s defined by dirty socks,
when morning larks are drowned by clocks,

I’ll have a … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Humor

Kicking up Stones

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

The white picket fence sags
resigned, grey

bright, bobbing gardens shriveled
to hide in parched beds

chickens ceased scratching
dogs stopped chasing
creek bullfrogs quit courting

dry, dirty dustdevils
keep … Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

Temperamental

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

tranquil
she flows
beckons
bring your pole
strip off your clothes
swan dive

audacious
she tumbles
with wild abandon
get wet
bring a life vest
jump in

angry
she swells… Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature

Dandelion Seeds

John Charnley Posted on July 23, 2018 No Comments

A squirrel-like hoarder
the shelves bulge, hinges creak,
overstuffed drawers waterfall
in sunset pools of sappy sentiment

pinching odd moments tightly
between grey thumb and finger
for examination, repeat memorization… Read the rest...

Tagged with: Life, Nature
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