Author Archives: billcastro

Why I Care

Posted on November 24, 2013 by billcastro

I am an occasional blogger. There are not enough hours in a day (or night) to do all of the things I want to do and blog too. So, I write when I can and blog when I have shaped … Continue reading →

Posted in Breathing Words, Exhale, My Poems | Tagged blogging, Feelings, goals, OM, target audience, Words, Writing | 2 Comments

The Gathering – version 2

Posted on November 17, 2013 by billcastro

Posted in My Poems | Tagged consumed, Feelings, Ireland, memories, Poetry, story, Writing | 3 Comments

The Gathering

Posted on November 12, 2013 by billcastro

a gown of green well worn by time revealing lushness and beauty the mist in her eyes tells an ancient story inviting me to listen her voice beckons tugs at the heart she reaches out and takes my hand strong … Continue reading →

Posted in Breathing Words, Exhale, My Poems | Tagged family, heritage, history, Ireland, Poetry, story | Leave a comment

Hey, Are You OK?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by billcastro

you saw me fall but carried on not bothering to see if another, an other, needed you to care and simply ask me hey, are you ok? ** How many times have I seen someone in need, either physicall or … Continue reading →

Posted in My Poems, Random Thoughts | Tagged caring, falling, Feelings, pain, Poetry, Words | Leave a comment

Tanka Number 3

Posted on October 28, 2013 by billcastro

withering brown leaves another year of aging a cold reminder of chances lost for friendship I heard your voice in the wind *

Posted in My Poems | Tagged aging, friendship, memories, Poetry, Tanka, voice | Leave a comment

sticks and stones and hurtful words

Posted on October 24, 2013 by billcastro

your words just words like a dagger its sharp point tearing the skin splintering bones its jagged edges piercing my heart as blood spills deep pain overwhelms and crushes my spirit sadness invades my soul and I feel its mournful … Continue reading →

Posted in My Poems | Tagged death, Feelings, hurt, pain, Poetry, Words | 25 Comments

the first summer storm

Posted on June 9, 2013 by billcastro

darkening clouds gather song birds chatter in warning a roaring in the distance electric air awakes the senses the smell of wet earth a flash of lightning I wait in anticipation sizzle sizzle crackle crackle crackle pow! kaboom! I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged anticipation, childhood, clouds, Feelings, lightning, memories, rain, storm, summer | 5 Comments

cup of joe

Posted on June 5, 2013 by billcastro

cup of joe black not sweet slurping sip morning kick scalding tongue wide awake soothing calm good morning

Posted in My Poems | Tagged calm, coffee, Feelings, hope, Morning, Poetry | Leave a comment

my mistake

Posted on May 30, 2013 by billcastro

I really get worked up over mistakes. I literally go into panic mode very quickly when I discover that I have made a mistake. Why can’t I just accept it? I will make mistakes and sometimes they can be corrected. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breathing Words, Exhale, My Poems | Tagged Feelings, mistake, panic, Words, Writing | 2 Comments

where did the fire go?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by billcastro

1 stirring the cinders of a fire that once burned inside and inspired dreaming planning creating flames that provided confidence to be desire to do motivation to go singing writing speaking reading leading loving praying where did that fire go … Continue reading →

Posted in My Poems | Tagged change, Feelings, fire, flame, hope, light, Poetry, soul, Writing | Leave a comment

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