by Tom Puetz | Nov 11, 2022 | Poetry
More Than Flowers I heard it firstThe hummingbirdThen saw it Backlit by the setting sun it hoveredSnatching insects from the airMy hardened heart thus openedIt’s message given and received Shattered souls and hummingbirdsMore than flowers need © Tom Puetz... 
by Tom Puetz | Nov 6, 2022 | Poetry
Feet My feet went down a thousand trails when I was in my prime.I didn’t think of path or purpose or direction I should find.I don’t remember choosing the way that I would turn.I went barefoot and with boots on, I’d trudge and walk and run. There... 
by Guest Author | May 14, 2022 | Poetry
The Monster In the Museum of his healed-up mind Is a DCU-clad Monster, covered up with blood and gore In a glass case neatly labeled: “Break In Case Of War” By Jerry E Wesch Psychologist,... 
by Guest Author | Mar 25, 2022 | Poetry
Scars I couldn’t say what was wrong. When the pain became too much and I became numb, I cut my flesh to make the blood come. It was a scream. When I writhed in pain without sound, The blood spoke for me. The only witness.... 
by Tom Puetz | Mar 13, 2022 | Poetry
Disconnected from lifeI would tread waterUntil I washed up somewhere I’m swimming for shore nowThe black dog is still chasingIt waits on the river bank This time is differentI’m going to let it catch meI need to know what I’ve been running from © Tom Puetz... 
by Tom Puetz | Apr 2, 2015 | Poetry
Far away tonight I am so weary but dare not sleep.If I close my eyes and slumberdawn will find you nearly faded.You seem so far away tonight. The candle at our bedsideFlickers in your eyes.Will a light be left therewhen that candle dies? Oh how your eyes passed...