Ink
Meaning more
Then just adding
An “S”
Onto my I-N-K
S-K-I-N
Forever resting
Inviting spirit higher
Your presence
Your kiss
Your love
A permanent sharpie
Imprinted on
My flesh
Forever seeping
Deeply into
My lonely heart
Successively seeping
Into a cavernous well
Offering fresh water
Nourishing
Deadened roots
Back to life
Blossoming an
Aborted child
Lost long ago
Dripping ink
Inviting love’s
Sweet taste
Onto my tongue
Rick Ellsmore
6.26.19
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My feetClothed inGray ConverseMy eyesBathed inBeautySurroundingMy sensesMy heartFull fromMy timewith FelipeMy BrazilianSon The cityIt’s groundAlive withRich historyFeeling theGenerations pastThe richnessOf medieval timesComing throughIn the castleArcher stationsPolish lureOf a dragonA peopleHardy and proudDestroyed manyTimes overTenacity servingAs aGuiding light I’m alive hereThe EarthVigorously survivingEmbracing meOn a spirituallyDeep level A simple lifeAvailable to allSurrounding beautyThe callTo myHungrySearchingSoul Rick…
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My heart Sending a virtual HUG Knowing the path Brings pain Generational sorrow An ache Churning from Deep within Unstoppable at times Ever-present Peace to you Dear creature Of the earth Peace to you As you search The vast sea Climb the Tallest mountain Walk the Countless sands Peace to you Finding you The one…
