On an Island

the eyes see

just what they look for

even here

~ arem

The Beast

Like a lion tamer
poking his foolish head
into the jaws
of the beast in the spotlight,
I have pushed myself
into the unwise corners
of life, never certain
if the great cat may be
hungry, may be angry,
or simply curious
about my flavor,
the furious cracking
of my whip.

~ Ralph Murre

Image is from a photo found online, photographer not known, my heavy-handed digital manipulation. ~ RM

pilgrimage

come now

applaud with me

the ordinary magic

of sea and sky

and sand forever

and never changing

let us make a pilgrimage

of great faith

let us ring bells

and keep promises

~ ralph murre