January 18, 2011 “cold mountain”
(for Sam and Donna)
“cold mountain”
wind driven snow chills
heart-fires warming from within
winter homecoming
©tlh 1/18/11
September 27, 2010 “Ancient Voices”
For Poetry Potluck
“Ancient Voices”
the soft snow
falls without sound
as footprints are etched
upon ancient ground
where lovers once met
their vows here to make
and swear that love
never to forsake
listen…
to myriad voices
of ages gone by
telling secrets of old
to those who come nigh
sweet whispers of love
soft moans of tragedy
fleeting moments of joy
of lovers in effigy
buried together
beneath scarlet snow
in eternal embrace
and death’s pale glow
©AvdL and tlh 2010
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Thanks, Red
Amanda van der Linde (Buttercup 600) and I have entered into a duel poetry challenge and this is the resulting poem.
It has been a privilege working with such creative talent. Thanks, Red ♥
We have written this for Monday Potluck at Jingle Poetry.
Please do visit these sites to read the other amazing creative offerings.
Poetry Awards
I am remiss. I had forgotten to post these awards that I was so graciously given, so let me do that now, and say…”Thank You!” to each of you, and in particular to Jingle, who, as we all know…ROCKS! 
The Perfect Poet Award
The Perfect Poet Award Week 25
Sunday 160 by Janessa
The Sunday 160 from Monkey Man
The breeze catches my nose and
leaves in twirl are dancing to
the rhythm of my heart
that’s overflowing with a moment
and a breath of life
that finally
is
Free!
by JL
August 27, 2010 “Coming Back To Life”
Friday is my day off from writing, so I offer you this song/poem by David Gilmour.
I was going through a very difficult time a few years ago and this song was both inspirational and comforting to me, as I hope it will be to some of you. I promise it will be 6 1/2 minutes well spent.
This is for you, Angel…
“Coming Back To Life”
where were you
when I was burned and broken
while the days slipped by
from my window watching
where were you
when I was hurt
and I was helpless
because the things you say
and the things you do
surround me
while you were hanging yourself
on someone elses words
dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight
into the shining sun
lost in thought
and lost in time
while the seeds of life
and the seeds of change
were planted
outside the rain
fell dark and slow
while I pondered on
this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
for killing the past
and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the waiting had begun
and headed straight…into the shining sun
Gilmour
(All words by David Gilmour)
(The song “Coming Back To Life” is the property of Pink Floyd)
(Video courtesy of freemanslim)
August 16, 2010 “everything”
I’m proud to have been awarded the
Perfect Poet Award
I posted this earlier, but I didn’t do it correctly
so now I post it again to get it right.
Thanks to Jingle
and to the ones who nominated me.
In turn, I nominate
for some of the purest poetry out there.
*
*
“everything”
all she needs is a touch
your hand on the small of her back
as she goes through a door
really nothing more
all she wants is a glance
when she looks over her shoulder
to know you’re watching her walk away
just your eyes every day
all she needs is a hug
to feel those strong arms of yours
wrapped around her gentle and tight
just like that and she’s alright
all she wants is kisses
little butterfly wing brushes
across her cheeks and on her lips
not the full glass…just sips
all she needs is a word
to hear kindness in the sound of your voice
whispers in her ear saying, I Love You
it only takes a few
all she needs, nothing more
to know you truly Love her
to know in her heart that you are hers
but give her what she deserves
EVERYTHING
*
©tlh 8/16/2010
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August 13, 2010 “Perfect Poet”
I don’t know about perfect, but…Thank You for this award among such a fine and respected group of peers. I’m proud to post it here.
The Perfect Poet Award
Thanks Jingle, YOU ROCK!
Tracy H
July 26, 2010 “Thank You”
Today I take a moment to thank the following poet/bloggers. Each of you has been coming often to my blog, taking time to read my meager offerings, and even make wonderfully kind comments (which I try to reply to, but I often miss one here and there). In doing these things you both lend me a piece of your lives, and give me incredible encouragement to keep practicing this art. I would have never thought I would write so much poetry until I got involved with all of you. In particular… Thanks to Jingle for maintaining this community where I met each of you fine folks and many more.
A very special thanks to Amanda, a dear, dear friend, who gently nudged me into this fine group of poets and writers in the first place.
The following list is a wonderful group of talented poets and bloggers that everyone should visit.
Sincerely,
Tracy H
Thank you all!
Just Say’n
Pink
Thanks Buttercup…I’m happy to be among the recipients of this Pretty Pink Picture.
The 7 things about me are:
1) I’m the proud father of a beautiful daughter.
2) I love dark chocolate.
3) One of my favorite foods is sushi.
4) Never thought of myself as a poet/writer.
5) Don’t like spiders at all…or potato salad.
6) Green is my favorite color…and of course, Red.
7) I have never been out of North America.
Just Say’n
What folks think…