Many thousands
of miles below
those icy kingdoms,
where hope freezes
and sticks against
metal things, Continue reading “Many Thousands of Miles”
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”
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”
Like Stone
I feel so heavy,
like stone or lead. Continue reading “Like Stone”
Whole and New
Push back the brambles,
and onward I ramble
to a place where I might
grow, whole and new. Continue reading “Whole and New”
Seabrave
Possessed by
a desperate urge
to grow, to glow,
to inhale and roar
out the glory of hope Continue reading “Seabrave”
A Lonely Device
The anvil, uncaring,
unfeeling, unsparing,
sounds a blaring
foghorn-howl. Continue reading “A Lonely Device”
The Four-Fold Dress
Undulate,
twist, and fall… Continue reading “The Four-Fold Dress”