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John W. Leys

November 9, 2021November 6, 2021 braveandrecklessblog

Samhain – John W. Leys

Summer wanes And the Dark Half rises, The wall between worlds Grows thin. The forgotten roads Are once more remembered, And the gates of the sidhe open For those who know the way. Photo courtesy of Unsplash. Read more of John's writing at JOHN W. LEYS

October 28, 2019September 5, 2019 braveandrecklessblog

Petitions (A Collaborative Piece)…

I am very grateful to have been invited to participate in this beautiful collaborative piece in 2017. Thanks to Eric Syrdal at My Sword and Shield for organizing this project. Eric: By night’s dark embrace I light these candles of petition and speak unto my heart on my knees in the moonlight Hear me oh … Continue reading Petitions (A Collaborative Piece)…

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 braveandrecklessblog

Unheard Incantations: A Collaborative Poem

The words we cannot say Will be wept Into silence between us (CER) Breathe deep, dear love; Be still with me Listen to my heartstrings A song meant just for you (KMA) Each tear An eloquent elegy To tortured truths (AP) Each note played On a hand carved lute Strung with strips Of my soul … Continue reading Unheard Incantations: A Collaborative Poem

July 16, 2018June 5, 2018 braveandrecklessblog

Unheard Incantations: A Collaborative Poem

The words we cannot say Will be wept Into silence between us (CER) Breathe deep, dear love; Be still with me Listen to my heartstrings A song meant just for you (KMA) Each tear An eloquent elegy To tortured truths (AP) Each note played On a hand carved lute Strung with strips Of my soul … Continue reading Unheard Incantations: A Collaborative Poem

February 1, 2018January 29, 2018 braveandrecklessblog

Living with Invisible Illness: Unseen Pain- John W. Leys

When I park my truck In a handicapped spot at the store, And hang my handicapped placard in the window, I purposely walk with an exaggerated limp That on most days is not natural, And try to avoid the judging eyes of fellow patrons, Who cannot see that the worn down insides Of my prematurely … Continue reading Living with Invisible Illness: Unseen Pain- John W. Leys

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 braveandrecklessblog

Petitions (A Collaborative Piece)…

I am very grateful to have been invited to participate in this beautiful collaborative piece. Thanks to Eric Syrdal for organizing this project.

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