Author Archives: Docpoet

Action and Reaction

In this universe every action Has an equal and opposite reaction Centuries ago did Newton claim One of the laws that brought him fame… I feel the truth of this dictum Navigating through life’s humdrum, Where every action that I take Provokes a reaction in its wake Setting in motion a cascade Of consequences hard toContinue reading “Action and Reaction”

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #6

They compete with each other For your fleeting attention Knowing worthy of a second look they are Even as they stand without pretension. These oddballs represent The spirit of freedom Not conforming to present Norms of expression. A photographer’s delight Oddballs interest us For they bring to light Absurdities humorous.             Continue reading “Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #6”

Travel theme: Details

The devil, they said Is in the detail I countered, saying instead God’s presence should prevail- God has blessed his creations With subtle details embedded Within clever compilations, Like cloth with a pattern threaded.              Tulips, Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia              Glass fruits, Corning Museum ofContinue reading “Travel theme: Details”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Scale.” A speck so minute In the universe so vast Existing in the blink of an eye Of time, moving by so fast. I have but a moment In the cosmic calendar To live all my life And enjoy the earth’s splendor. I am a microscopic dot On  theContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale”

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Table and Chairs

May I invite you To spend some time with me? Under the summer sky, so blue Sitting at a table in a manner carefree, We would wine and dine and share Secrets, fears, innermost desires Of our hearts, we would lay bare; Leaving each other to douse our fires. Let’s sit at a table, andContinue reading “Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Table and Chairs”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #5

In a quandary am I Which way should I take? I have no reason why For anyone’s sake I should compromise On my heart’s true calling Listening to well-meant advice Is often quite appalling. I’ll take every which way Full of challenges all new Write my own destiny, I pray To my conscience, stay true.

The Daily Post-Teacher’s Pet

I know this post was supposed to talk about one favorite teacher, but when you have been a student for over 30 years, it is difficult to name one. So this is dedicated to all my teachers- A teacher, they say Affects eternity- He never may Know his capacity To influence his pupils Extends toContinue reading “The Daily Post-Teacher’s Pet”

Parallel reality

http://www.psych.nyu.edu/couples/ Another life if I could live In a universe, alternate Maybe more I could give Of myself, to my mate Maybe I could love with abandon Free from all restraints With every muscle, sinew and tendon Without any constraints. Where our love would be Untouched by anger, ego, pride Open books we both couldContinue reading “Parallel reality”

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #5

Quirky things and oddities Are interesting commodities Humorous they may be They may inspire creativity Oddballs you cannot ignore If you look, you will find more, When you can, capture them in your lens They will appeal to your aesthetic sense.  Floral pony, Conservatory at Bellagio, Las VegasSiamese twins- Glass sculpture, Museum of Art andContinue reading “Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #5”