Bliss before the Storm

The sunrise is bliss Hold onto that as you enter the fray Of another day Copyright John de Gruyther 2017 Continue reading →

Where is Silence

Open the blinds Breathtaking golden silence, the hills and sky are on fire Where is the quiet when it is Continue reading →

A Meager Offering

The girl in the mirror cried at the meager offering Trapped in charades in the house of the decadent Moon Continue reading →

The Legend of Trashcan Kittman

The legend of Trashcan Kittman is a cautionary tale Be careful where you keep your heroes is what they used Continue reading →

Meek Inheritance

And the meek shall inherit the earth, don’t forget that The birds, the trees, the children, all those who’ve never Continue reading →

Icicle Beard

Yes that’s an icicle in my beard, it’s certainly cold out here. The time of year, or global warming? Oh Continue reading →

Relative Time

There is an elegance to the passage of time Like a bus journey, full of bumps and pictures half seen Continue reading →

Varnish the Truth

Varnish the truth make all their lies good as new Varnish my soul, remove all the scratches, then back into Continue reading →