Back ward mask 001

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

You can read this passage more easily by using a mirror.
The essence of truth and light cause all realms to be conquered.

Daddy Whipped Cream

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

Every time he sings, it’s the blues;
so incredible.
Emotions take a walk in his shoes;
its infallible.

Melody and lyrics a sledge-hammer –
impassible.
Try to push him over the edge?
He ain’t irascible.

Clouds of snow

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

“Clouds . . .
of snow
lying on the ground,”
the old man with a white beard
shivered,
recounting his childhood.

The bad news

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

What a great gathering this was to reminisce.
Everyone here missed the rush that was you.
So many feelings bubble up now.

The light at the end

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

Close your eyes and open them again.
When you blink you can see it.
The light is just barely present.

The dress

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

She wore the dress and it was stained.
She took it off and it got wrinkled.
She wondered if anyone knew she accidentally ripped it.

Johnny Law

by Lawrence J. J. Leonard

Just when I thought I was all alone then.
Out of nowhere came a man child.