Category Archives: poetry

Kahlil Gibran: Artist, Poet, Prophet

Posted on April 21, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Prophet This book had a profound influence on me when I read it during the 1970’s. In fact, I would go so far as to suggest that my spiritual poetry developed because of him. So, you can imagine that … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer (in Galilean Aramaic)

Posted on April 20, 2020 by cdsmiller17

(From a Facebook post by Israel Kelly, this day, three years ago. See here, too.) Abwûn “Oh Thou, from whom the breath of life comes, d’bwaschmâja who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration. Nethkâdasch schmach May Your light … Continue reading →

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The Mars and Venus Conjunction

Posted on January 24, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Catullus 85 I attempted to translate this poem while in high school. Not my greatest achievement, but I tried to get into the state of mind of Catullus to do it. It didn’t really work for me. Now, all these … Continue reading →

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How Many Times Do I Need to Say It?

Posted on January 21, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Derek, My Son   Did I tell you enough times how I loved you? Everything about you makes me smile. Right now my words might seem too few, Except I think a thought for every mile Keeping me away from … Continue reading →

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Are You Having a Mid-life Crisis?

Posted on January 19, 2020 by cdsmiller17

‘Is this all there is?’ Continuing on with the mental wellness theme of the last few days, I’m beginning to wonder if ‘stuff’ happens because your soul is trying to break out from the prison you’ve made of your life. … Continue reading →

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Remember Christmas Days

Posted on December 25, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Remember Christmas Days   Remember Christmas Days when we were young, When Jack Pine’s boughs hung heavy, bright with lights, While children braved the clear, yet frosty, nights And meaning gave to each glad carol sung.   Inside the home, … Continue reading →

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Haiku (Illustrated)

Posted on December 12, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Haiku poetry is a style that originated in Japan. According to Wikipedia, it is typically characterized by three qualities: The essence of haiku is “cutting” (kiru). This is often represented by the juxtaposition of two images or ideas and a … Continue reading →

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Stranger (to myself)

Posted on June 20, 2019 by cdsmiller17

  I moved away from Canada in nineteen-eighty-five: I wanted to see how the other half survived; The Brits were somewhat welcoming to me, There were so many places I wanted to be.   But I didn’t realize how much … Continue reading →

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First New Lyrics in Years

Posted on June 18, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Exempt of Every Faculty   They say: you can lead a horse to water, But you can’t make him drink; I say: you can teach a youth to read, But you can’t make him think, Because he’s exempt of every … Continue reading →

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Poetry as Semi-Autobiography

Posted on October 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Richard Cory There are many theories as to whom Richard Cory refers. Some have suggested that two individuals who lived in Gardiner, Maine (Robinson’s home town) may have been the models for the character: Sedgewick Plummer; and Frank Anne. Some … Continue reading →

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