Tiger Riding for Beginners

Traveling Poet Philosopher & Occasional Wiseacre

Posted on March 30, 2023 by B Gourley

white water lily
 at the old pond's edge:
  no water sound.

Posted on March 29, 2023 by B Gourley

the creek bed is wide,
 yet dark by dome of trees
  that stretch for light.

Posted on March 28, 2023 by B Gourley

sunlight breaks into
 the forest -- not favoring
  the tranquil yogi.

Posted on March 27, 2023 by B Gourley

the world we see
 is framed and bounded.
  what lies beyond?

Posted on March 27, 2023 by B Gourley

the autumn woods -
 leafless & grass matted - is
  rife with life, unseen

Posted on March 27, 2023 by B Gourley

the season is here,
 and everyone seeks the
  transcendent mango.

Posted on March 25, 2023 by B Gourley

when you’re the family 
 go-getter, and yet you’re 
  a zoned-out mess.

Posted on March 25, 2023 by B Gourley

winter landscape
 of barren trees & dry grass
  warmed by a low sun

Posted on March 24, 2023 by B Gourley

i look down to earth,
 and wonder if anyone
  is looking up

Posted on March 22, 2023 by B Gourley

the volcano 
 sits dormant... until
  one terrible day.