Category Archives: poetry

In This Season of Joy

Posted on June 15, 2015 by cdsmiller17

Blue Christmas   In This Season of Joy In this season of joy, I ache for you: Not a moment’s rest, even in my sleep; Too much has happened; the mountain’s so steep I can’t remember what I want to … Continue reading →

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A Peak Experience

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The Valley Manifold A Peak Experience To take a break from life — its madding pace — Has one small promise: relaxation time Enough to recreate a balanced space More meant for merrymaking’s mental clime. And now I know what … Continue reading →

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Seasick, Too

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

Glorious Devon Seasick, Too The ‘Wish you were here’ seemed so insincere; Holiday post cards haven’t changed a bit Even ‘though the photographs are more clear; Herein lies the problem, there is no wit On the back and ev’ryone seems … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Second Coming?

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

Christ’s Second Coming? What was the purpose of reminding me? I thought you’d put away those childish ways — Let’s get it straight: gone are those silly days; Like it or not, this way, I’m meant to be… In childhood’s … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The Dark Side Potential darkness lurks within each soul, Regardless how one feels about the Light; Omniscience will not come until the goal, Made manifest in Man, falls into sight. Each ego strives to help protect its child — The … Continue reading →

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Hey, Cathy: think this one could be lyrics for a song?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

My cousin Cathy Miller is The Singing Quilter. We discussed writing another song together. I was going to focus on the ancestry.ca work I’ve been doing since 2006. Instead, I found this one in my manuscript, “Time Defined”. It might … Continue reading →

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Dreams: is there a higher education?

Posted on May 30, 2015 by cdsmiller17

I never did attend university, but I finally graduated from high school, in my dreams. It may have been much, much more than that. Graduation Dreams figure greatly in my learning processes. The one that seemed to recur regularly was … Continue reading →

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The Erotic Poetry of Catullus

Posted on May 30, 2015 by cdsmiller17

When we studied Latin in High School, it seemed boring. After all, didn’t they call it a “dead” language? Then they introduced us to the poetry of Catullus. Our senses perked up instantly. A dead language? His work came alive … Continue reading →

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My Satanic Struggle

Posted on May 29, 2015 by cdsmiller17

In 1978, I wrote a screenplay based upon a poem I had written in the mid-70’s. The story was set in the future, but the roots were definitely in the past. Here is the epic poem in its entirety. You … Continue reading →

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A Thief in the Night

Posted on January 1, 2015 by cdsmiller17

We think we are aware of the minutiae of our lives, but the truth is we are sleepwalking through everyday events, without realizing what is going on. A Thief in the Night Back in the Old Days, thieves coming to … Continue reading →

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