by Richard Gildea | May 9, 2015 | Poetry
Reflected in tired eyes you’ll surely see A timeless gaze encompassing denial Resulting from said prayer and hopeful plea Such weariness of heart thru endless trial Tis true they are the windows of our soul Revealing of emotion and held thought Yet clear becomes...
by Richard Gildea | May 7, 2015 | Poetry
“You talkin’ to me?” – “You talkin’ to me?” Repeated now at hearing latest news How could such words in truth, more dreadful be For one whose plans in life ‘at best diffuse’ Twud seem but plaintive plea falls on deaf ears “So much to see, so much to say and do”...
by Richard Gildea | May 7, 2015 | Poetry
To share thy burden is no more than due When facing Man’s uncaring soul this day Within my heart each step I take anew In silence (tho tis hoped your pain convey) So many times I’ve turned the other cheek Whilst praying for such strength I wouldst implore “Sustain my...
by Richard Gildea | May 5, 2015 | Poetry
Cacophony of sound assaults mine ears When e’er our leaders vie to hog limelight No manners they display with hurtful smears By pressing home their party line, through slight In ‘power play’ with thoughts of each opined Tho points are scored (not one will count as...
by Richard Gildea | Mar 9, 2015 | Poetry
Tho lips are sealed, my quill expresses doubt In stating facts without consent from me Thoughts unintended vie to have their shout A case of not to be (and then to be) Tis truth they say, that cannot be denied Which spills upon the parchment come what may If then...