Monday, October 25, 2021

"What Do You Believe?"



"What Do You Believe?"

Greg Budig 2021


What do you believe in 

on this magical 

Halloween night?

That there are goblins 

on the rooftop and that 

witches soar in flight?


That a family of 

spooky vampires are

living right next door?

Or that a friendly, fat 

spider is crawling 

across the floor?


That the black and 

twisted autumn trees will 

soon burst into life?

Or that Frankenstein's 

monster is out looking 

for his wife?



Are the candle burning 

Jack-o-lanterns glowing 

in the shadows?

Does the witches black 

cat follow everywhere 

that she goes?


Do the ghosts of 

lost spirits simply 

come to earth to play?

Do they frolic until 

morning and then wish 

that they could stay?


Would you stand beneath 

the bright full moon and 

howl to your delight?

It all depends on 

what you believe on this

magical Halloween night!!





The End 








Saturday, October 16, 2021

"A Poet's Ear"

 


"A Poet's Ear"

Greg Budig 2021


A lyrical voice 

with a magical tone. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear.


A special cadence 

and rhythmic feel. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear.


Sentences borrowed. 

Sentences said. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear.


Playing with words as 

they go through your head. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear. 


The sound of distant voices 

that travel through the air. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear. 


 Starting to wonder if there's 

really someone there. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear. 


A far off train whistle 

fades away and dies. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear. 


See it again clearly by 

just closing your eyes. 

Listening to life 

through a poet's ear. 


The End