Surrender she lies on the bed facing me the curve of her hips giving shape to the blankets her bare shoulder and arm are bent at a gentle angle as she lightly runs her fingers through my hair her tattoos a vibrant splash of color on her alabaster skin half lidded eyes take me in […]
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Unbowed, Unbeaten, and Alive
August 24, 2013 
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My Scar my scar – etiolate; but my vigor remains I stand unbowed, unbeaten, and alive © Ron Sparks, 08/24/13 Over 41,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2013. That’s a lot of people and we’re now finding out that one of the leading causes of oral cancer, in addition […]
Continue readingOne Bright Morning in the Middle of the Night
September 30, 2010 1 Comment
When I was a kid, I learned a poem that was, to me, pure genius. I vaguely remember repeating it every day, several times a day, when I was in third or fourth grade. Then, one day, I stopped repeating it. It had grown old, overused, and was no longer witty to me. Or, perhaps, […]
Continue readingIf You Could Only See
August 18, 2010 0 Comments
If You Could Only See If you could only see inside of me when I push you away use my anger to fuel a stubborn desire; when I sulk behind steamy eyes that dare anyone to start something with me – I’m begging for your laughter and your smile If you could only see behind […]
Continue readingYou Waited
November 4, 2009 2 Comments
I haven’t blogged about my wedding yet – or my honeymoon. I have so much to say that I just can’t find the words to write a concise blog. But, I did find the time to write a short poem to my wife. Here it is; I hope you enjoy it. You Waited you waited […]
Continue readingAn Amazing Poem
February 1, 2009 0 Comments
I stumbled on an amazing poem today. I am really envious of how powerful this poem is and I hope my own poetry is even occasionally as powerful as this. Here, read it for yourself: The Sum of His Parts Very good stuff!
Continue readingPoetry Contest Winner
October 7, 2008 0 Comments
I have been writing a form of poetry, called Cinquain, for years. There is a modest bu creative group of us on the Internet and we band together in online message boards and groups. One particular group I am associated with holds a monthly contest for the best Cinquain along a theme for the month. […]
Continue readingPoets and Thieves
June 10, 2008 1 Comment
between each sunset and sunrise,in those dark hours in which only poets and thieves thriveI have wrestled not with mydemonsnor have I allowed mysomnolent eyes lure me to sleepI have labored in thesenocturnal hourswith the notion of trying todiscoverthe perfect expression ofwhat I feelfor you The oft over-used wordbandied about gaily, freely,and withoutconsequenceby those very […]
Continue readingA Small Fish
January 12, 2008 1 Comment
a small fishtrappedat thebottomof a scum-covered pondmight, just might,understand how I feelwhen you talk to meor even simplysmile at meit’s as if thesunhas broken throughthe algae blanketand cast it’s light upona cold and lonelyunderwater tableaugone too long in darkness;warm light andbrilliantimages take my breathawaybecause I know that Icrossed your mindif only for a momentlike the […]
Continue readingTossing and Turning
December 30, 2007 1 Comment
two in the morningis a terrible time to think –each second of the clock torments me;the silence between eachtick s t r e t c h e sinto infinity –thejackhammerof eachmechanizedmovement assaults me with near-deadlyforce. a slight displacementin the darkness andshe accommodates my newposition –her lithenaked formpressed firmly against memy body reacts withpredictable response I […]
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The Binary Biker 