by Alan Zoltie | Sep 30, 2022 | Poems
A sign from the heavens, though not from God An assertion of beliefs and compatibility From the ancients right through to modern skeptics Well-being, and personalities, derived from a date and time Leading to conversation and a possible affinity Admission of certain...
by Alan Zoltie | Sep 30, 2022 | Poems
Generals, princes, diplomats and even presidents Zero discrimination, in this, a cull Sending a message to those who think they can hide Blasting out words, some meaningful and others not No escape, no surrender This, is the age of truth Self-righteous, power-hungry...
by Alan Zoltie | Sep 30, 2022 | Poems
This urge, this longing Spirit of belonging Recollection of childhood Wishing for forgiveness Picking up where life had left off Yom Kippur two thousand six A chance, taken, perhaps never heard Heartfelt intentions Seriousness returning to a jaded soul Looking East...
by Alan Zoltie | Sep 1, 2022 | Poems
Zone one, they must be lucky, rich, well travelled, or injured Receiving first choice to enter a place not renowned for comfort Making haste before being made to be hasty Followed by hangers on, the poor, the unfortunate and those who just don’t care Like cattle,...
by Alan Zoltie | Sep 1, 2022 | Poems
A youthful grin set upon a boyish face Some confusion set inside an adult mind Eyes that speak more than a thousand words All set inside a body filled by dreams Speaking backwards and often sideways Holding court in the friendliest of manners Unable to hold interest...
by Alan Zoltie | Sep 1, 2022 | Poems
Phlegm balls hurtling at the speed of distaste Early morning wakeup call for those who listen Mummy’s boy turned numbers man Looking for perfection in a tainted face Unable to compute the mess he had made Blindness, from a man whose life became artificial Seeking...
