Raw Earth Ink
spit, mixed with dirt – muddy words flow
Tag: Musings
What’s Real, Though?
in the far reachesin the arid desert \of the soul/a whipping wind rises and fallsmoving grains of sand with little efforthardly barrenthere is life -though sparse-which takes refuge here or therea lone cry rises in the ear of a desert fox kitand suddenlywe know… Continue Reading “What’s Real, Though?”
Book Release – A Fistful of Ponies by Dan Provost
Raw Earth Ink is proud to present Dan Provost’s newest chapbook of poetry, A Fistful of Ponies. A veteran of the small press, Dan Provost’s poetry has been published both in print and online for many years. He is the author of twelve books,… Continue Reading “Book Release – A Fistful of Ponies by Dan Provost”
Book Review – Smorgasbord by Francis Joseph LaManna
My review of Francis LaManna’s debut book, “Smorgasbord”.
The Smell of Rain – A Poem by Brandon White REBLOG
A Poem by Brandon White. The Smell of Rain: Step into the day and into the cool air charged with rumors of rain This is what’s been missed, the gathering storm humming electric, pure and threatening What could stoke the flame of wonder like… Continue Reading “The Smell of Rain – A Poem by Brandon White REBLOG”
Creative
To get the ink flowing, sating the creative in me I could share a tale of how constellations First have to combine over the cosmos in a way that forms an image, Drawing the best of my imagination; But – as always – I’d… Continue Reading “Creative”
The Awakening
First, the wind gently tugs then whips her hair, wisps slashing across her nose and cheeks. She stubbornly tucks the loose strands behind her ear in vain; she refuses to tie it up. It’s been far too long that she’s been tied up, knotted,… Continue Reading “The Awakening”
Loyalty
What happened to loyalty? We seem to have forgotten it. Ever in the pursuit of finding something better, something bigger, more likes, more follows, and wistful notoriety, we have left behind this basic principle. Even in your mistakes, missteps, hiccups or poor choices, triumphs… Continue Reading “Loyalty”
