Grown in the water,
born soaking wet,
I am a creature
of the sea. Continue reading “The Unforgiving Sea”
Many Thousands of Miles
Many thousands
of miles below
those icy kingdoms,
where hope freezes
and sticks against
metal things, Continue reading “Many Thousands of Miles”
Logo Design!
Hey, look what I made! I’ve made huge progress as a musician, but this is the first thing I’ve done that feels like I’m headed toward doing it professionally. I’m very excited about the prospects and selling some stickers, too.
©️ CG Tenpenny, 2023.
The Anguish Cup
Hemp rope, bind
the chafing-tether,
tight to the stem,
and other-ended,
snugly wrist-wound,
make the scar tissue
crack and bleed,
regardless of whether
each move was gentle
or as light as a feather. Continue reading “The Anguish Cup”
Spellbound
I am spellbound by you, Héloïse.
The warmth of your gentle hand
lingers on my cheek. Continue reading “Spellbound”
Step by Step (Original Music)
If I’m aware a camera is recording, suddenly I can’t play my music anymore. It’s frustrating, but I think I’m getting through it. The only way to beat that fear/anxiety is to keep fighting it. This came out pretty well, so I hope you enjoy!
©️CG Tenpenny
The Lingering Dust
Delicate blessings,
borne by gentle winds,
spiral, twist, and alight
‘midst rustling oak tresses,
as Autumn’s kiss sinks in. Continue reading “The Lingering Dust”
Bedtime for the Babe
The ever-bratty babe,
young kid-sister, Summer,
howled and stamped her feet,
furiously and red-cheeked,
at the scalding indignity
of Autumn’s timely arrival,
finally and carried lightly
by such a soothing breeze. Continue reading “Bedtime for the Babe”
Peace in the Light
The sun warms our cheeks
and the trees bend to the breeze.
Old sun warms our cheeks
…peace in the light. Continue reading “Peace in the Light”
Broken Black Light
Her whispered love
is like dynamite. Continue reading “Broken Black Light”
Original Song – The Good Captain
Here’s an early version of the companion song for the poem. It’s not perfect, but perfection should not be the goal. I like the play-through, so I’m sharing! Continue reading “Original Song – The Good Captain”
The Good Captain
He hammered rivets
into the hull
of the ol’
Edmund Fitzgerald. Continue reading “The Good Captain”