CULTURE AFTERSHOCK

On 21 April 2013 By Walter J. WojtanikIn Pride, Revelation, Something scary, Through the Eyes of a Poet's Heart, Walt's Heartflashes - Poetry, World on fire5 Comments

Seeking shelter from the storm of hatred,
the shock of indifference reverberates;
a time bomb spent to quell revolution,
yet offering no solution. Hardened hearts
rage against the dying of the fight;
with the resilience that defines the struggle.
We promise to thrive; staying alive to land
on our feet. A firm resolve shipped and settled.
Who are the real infidels?

Written for THE SUNDAY WHIRL – Wordle #105

AN ISSUE OF INITIATIVE

On 7 April 20138 April 2013 By Walter J. WojtanikIn Belief, Black and White, Let's Get Real, Obstacles, Standing up, Through the Eyes of a Poet's Heart, Under The Surface, Unity, Walt's Heartflashes - Poetry, World on fire4 Comments

“Project Technology” was intended to merge

people in unity; to sing the mantra of life.

Inquisitive minds always have the urge to question

this stellar commitment of delicious harmony.

We tolerate those who would leave the smudge of indifference,

but we activate our inherent need to make a difference.

THE SUNDAY WHIRL – Wordle #103

REMEMBERING THE TWINS

On 6 September 20116 September 2011 By Walter J. WojtanikIn Admiration, And then..., Death, Disaster, dreams, Escape, Event, Explode/Implode, Flight, HEADS UP, Heartbeat, Life, Love, memories, New York, Put Out Fires, Remembrance, Respect, Rest In Peace, Something scary, Through the Eyes of a Poet's Heart, Thunder, To Sleep Perchance, Tribute, Two For Tuesday, Unexpected, What if..., World on fireLeave a comment

Tall and proud they stood,
brothers from the same design.
One taller than the other;
he wore his hat to distinguish them.
Side-by-side, they kept watch
over the multitudes with attitudes,
near the harbor, they held no ill will
standing still while liberty had shown the way.
Until that day, their futures bright together,
their fates tied to their function.
But their compunction was well founded
when they were grounded. Encouraging to the last,
until the fast descent caused by one’s great fall.
The other followed shortly, two swept clear.
Ten years older if they were still here.
Tall and proud they stood,
brothers from the same design,
holding lives and dreams for all
concerned in the balance.
Under a valance of dust and rubble
there remains no trouble remembering the twins.

STEPPING OUT OF PLEASANTVILLE

On 10 October 20105 August 2011 By Walter J. WojtanikIn Under The Surface, Walt's Heartflashes - Poetry, World on fire, Writer's Island4 Comments

Beyond the bland, you venture.
Your adventure follows no norm,
trying to stay warm, but black and white
leaves you cold. It makes you feel old,
a vintage version of the you you know.
But, life is full of flavor, not meant
to be lacking the living it gives.
Lives are to be livid; vivid in scope
and spectrum. Color permeates you.
For flesh and blood looks better
the redder we are. Our palettes bloom.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

On 4 September 20105 August 2011 By Walter J. WojtanikIn independent, Walt's Heartflashes - Poetry, World on fire1 Comment

All the heat of a million suns
baking; no mistaking your influence.
For in the confluence of words,
the only thing heard is the sound
of a heart beating, greeting the stares
and glares with a clear head
and a passionate fire. It has been your desire,
to progress in talent and scope,
a sincere hope that success comes
with all the trimmings. Skimming your heart,
stepping out of your comfort zone, alone.
Taking your place on stage finally,
tempering your sanity and fighting
off your critics not ready to release you.
It pleases you that they hold you tightly,
but rightly, you have more stages to grace
in search of your rightful place.
Taking the world by storm and being warm.
In the spotlight, never let them see you sweat.