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Racing
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Image, Poetry, action, art, courage, gratitude, photorendering
Racing
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right
keep right came the response
redirecting the runner
in reaction to his rapid-fire request regarding the route
racing recklessly in redoubled resolve
certain this resurgence would redeem his rough start
he ran rampant
refusing to relinquish his radical pace
no longer rambling
he raged like a rogue renegade
determination renewed
hope refueled
spirit refreshed
his belief was rekindled that a resounding victory would result
if he would just [...]
Charles
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Image, Poetry, collage, courage, dark, mystery, photorendering, rhyme, wisdom
Charles
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this night charles is a traveler
adrift in the mists of time
in a rough-hewn dory of his mortality
curiosity is his poleman
overcome by insecurity
charles has abandoned his reality
to sail beyond the mystery
drawn to the light of clarity
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rob kistner © 2010
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…this piece inspired by readwritepoem…
…and by sunday scribblings…
photo collage entitled: “charon” | by: h.koppdelaney
On The Edge
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Short Story, action, art, collage, courage, homage, humor
If hell froze over and if pigs could fly, then perhaps there would be an additional host-venue candidate for an upcoming Olympics — and Kevin Bacon and Mia Hamm could be on the US Alpine Downhill Ski Team? Until then, Lindsey Vonn, Bode Miller and all the international skiers are flying down the [...]
Remembering Aaron today
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under courage, family, love
“you’re forever on my mind”
Finish Line
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(In loving memory of my son, Aaron Kistner: 11/4/76 - 7/3/95)
It is my favorite picture of you son,
the one I treasure most
since your passing.
A simple snapshot,
taken at the airport,
upon your return
from having run the New York City Marathon.
A gentle, triumphant smile,
eyes beaming behind those ‘cool’ shades,
jacket sleeves rolled in casual [...]
A Poet’s Journey
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Image, NaPoMo 2009, Poetry, art, courage, dark drama, homage, mystery, suspense, tragedy, wisdom
NaPoMo poem #30
This is the thirtieth and the final of the poems I will write this April, in honor of National Poetry Month, as proclaimed by the Academy of American Poets.
As this poem marks the end of my poetic journey through National Poetry Month 2009, I’ve decided to do a rewrite of a poem, the [...]
