Jonathan Ojanpera's Blog, page 4
February 27, 2016
I Could Speak
When it comes to mind It fights at the locks Sleeping on rocks Pry at me if you will Unlock my jaw My silence law It will take all night Mid-morning sleep And I could speak Stay close until then … Continue reading 
February 24, 2016
Afterlife
she is afterlife and all that comes before me thriving existentFiled under: Haiku Tagged: love as heaven, Poetry, the afterlife
February 23, 2016
Words as Weights
Measured with the best intentions, scales tipping one way A thousand designers calculate, define the time in a day Each word a template for those elusive things we craveFiled under: Poetic Tagged: the power of words, writers
February 19, 2016
The Trader
I am the ransom you paid The blood money, the cost Freedom bought with life Breath caught in the fire A heart laced with thunder I am the barter you traded Object of another’s desire Handed over as payment Simple … Continue reading 
February 18, 2016
Leaving
I’m leaving today for some place warm Going in a pedal-powered paddle boat I won’t need a life jacket along the way Launching a boat from a muddy slope There are two seats, but they are mine One for myself, … Continue reading 
February 17, 2016
His Name
She says it’s not love Then gives him the name If it weren’t for love Poison waters couldn’t be The taste is most bitter Though I choke it down If it weren’t for happenstance I recoil and drown …
February 16, 2016
Cat Blog
This is Lucy (top) and Bae. They are always in positions like this. They clean each other as much as they play together. I’m not a cat person but I do enjoy giving them a brief pat on the head … Continue reading 
February 15, 2016
Dog Blog
Loki turned four yesterday. We spent part of the day playing outside and he ate his normal serving of dog food. I can’t help but think that his big day gets outshined by Valentine’s day and the five females he … Continue reading 
February 13, 2016
Sap
Are you sleeping? I just wondered since I’m awake. If you are awake we should be Valentines.Filed under: Side Quests Tagged: sappy romance
February 8, 2016
Rosewood
His old wand has seen it’s last The spells will ever lack glitter Spirits no longer bend their will A crowd none-the-wiser passed With magic sapped, he still calls On the light of devils and sprites They will not answer … Continue reading 
