Homeless Steve

“His Name was Steve” poem by Laura Lane

His name was Steve Small of stature long dark hairfriend of a frienda little forlornlook in his eyesthat sadness it penetrates deep into the soul I drove byHe was standing thereagainst that wallhe peered into the carI wavedClimb insideWhere do you want to go?Do you need a ride? I knew that streetthat cornerstanding against that wallI knew those boys weren’tpeering …

Peace Prayer

“Peace” Poem by Laura Lane

Peace Silently I listen to the beating of my heart the peace moves around me flows through me caresses my soul gratitude envelopes me then evolves into peace once more my heart has been touched and my soul has been healed silently I thank the Lord again, in the quiet of the night Original poem by Laura Lane, First published …

Guardians of the Land Poem

“Guardians of the Land” poem by Laura Lane

Guardians of the Land Row upon row                         standing sentinel wind swept snow covered             feet firmly rooted reverent heads bowed to the winter sun ears stung by bitter cold             cradled in brittle fingers                                     hardened casualties of time Forlorn heroes solemnly maintaining their rank             fighting against the wind’s forceful blow             never abandoning fealty sown in the …

Winter Blanket Snow

“Winter Blanket” Poem by Laura Lane

Winter Blanket A shimmering blanket of snow lays there peaceful and cold enveloping the house in its chilly embrace covered in little sparkling diamonds its edges folded precariously over the eves eagerly awaiting the opportunity to tumble slowly crashing like a wave in one swift motion so it can smother the flowerbeds below covering them until spring. Original poem by …

Sun Light rainbow

“I am the Light” Poem by Laura Lane

I am the Light I am the Light             blazing down on the desert sand             glowing florescent at the bottom of the ocean             filling the night sky as a canopy of little diamonds I am as tiny as a firefly             and as powerful as a laser beam I flood the stage with colour and gently peek through …