A poetic journey through the wonder, ambition, and unity of the first humans landing on the moonA flag in the moonlight. Image by the authorThis poem reflects on the awe-inspiring moment when Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969, capturing humanity’s ambition to reach the stars and the sense of collective achievement that followed.A Flag in... Continue Reading →
The Shackles of Stolen Souls: Tragedy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
A haunting reflection on the suffering and resilience of those enslaved during the Transatlantic Slave TradeThe shackles of stolen souls. Image by the author.This poem explores the brutal reality of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, giving voice to the millions of souls stolen from their homeland and subjected to unimaginable cruelty.The Shackles of Stolen SoulsIn the heat of the... Continue Reading →
When Time Stopped: Pompeii in the Shadow of Vesuvius
A haunting reflection on Pompeii’s last moments and the enduring power of nature.The Silent Fall of Pompeii. Image by the author.This poem reflects on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that buried Pompeii, capturing the suddenness of the disaster and the stillness that followed.The Silent Fall of PompeiiBeneath Vesuvius, the city thrived,The streets were filled, the air alive,Merchants called... Continue Reading →
The Dark Gives Way to Light
Finding hope and light in a tranquil ocean dawnPhoto by the authorAs dawn breaks through the clouds so high,A canvas painted with hues of the sky,Over the ocean, a magical sight,Where day and night intertwine with delight.The gentle waves kiss the sandy shore,As the chapel stands tall, solemn and pure,Near the water's edge, it stands in grace,A... Continue Reading →
The Empty Chair
An ode to love and loss in the twilight yearsImage created using AIIn the quiet of the morning, before the world awakes, He sits in a chair; that’s his now to take. The cushion still holds her shape, just faint. A soft reminder of love now turned faint.He brews the coffee just the way she would. Two spoons of sugar, as... Continue Reading →
Ode to Mount Agung
Photo by 东旭 王 on UnsplashIn the heart of Bali, proud and grand,Mount Agung rises, a sentinel of the land.Veiled in mist, a titan of stone,Guardian of secrets, where spirits have grown.With a crown of clouds, it touches the sky,Whispers of ancestors in the winds that sigh.A canvas of green, with valleys that weave,A picture painted... Continue Reading →
At the Beach in Bali: Celebrating Nature’s Serenity
Discover the serene shores, whispering palm trees, and rhythmic waves that capture the essence of this island paradiseImage by the authorSitting by the shore, where the world seems still,Bali’s waves weave stories, each with a thrill.Golden sands beneath, the sun’s gentle kiss,A tranquil dance of nature, pure bliss.Palm trees sway, whispering secrets of old,The sea’s embrace, a... Continue Reading →