Poems Vol.2

Title: Poems (Volume 2)
Author: Lee Gliddon
Published Oct 2013

Volume 2 of another selection of my poems that have been pulled out of my emotional well. A mixture of tone. A story to read, a journey to discover, a moment to share.

Yet again, another incredibly beautiful and sensual love poems written by Lee Gliddon. His latest book contains some of the best (love) poems I have ever read. The stories behind his poetry plucked at my heartstrings.

If you are a man trying to make yourself known to the one you loves from afar, by putting your shoes on the other man's feet, A Strangers Love is perfect for you. If you want to walk down memory lane, A Moment By The Lake is what you need. My One And Only talks about the one who had been saved from the black beach of despair, and never letting go again. These were my three favorites from Gliddon's lovely poems.

The others were equally well written, like The Stray Cat - a perfect personification of someone who longs to be nestled in the arms of a mother and a place to call home. I also loved Death I Am and A Tear from a Dry Well, these are kind of intense and strong.

Overall, I'd say that Gliddon's poems aren't made of cotton candy words, but are written with heart, mind and soul. Simply beautiful! A must read for all poetry lovers!

The Mountains Belong To Me

Title: The Mountains Belong to Me
Author: Linda Dickert
ebook, 64 pages
Published June 3rd 2013

"Cries of coyotes, the croak of frogs and chirping of crickets exemplify the concertos of the Smoky Mountains. I appreciate the age-worn rocks’ accommodating a waterfall’s endless challenge. I hear gospel songs, and I can see myself clogging to great blue grass harmonies."

Linda Dickert’s collection of poetry and prose celebrates life in the Great Smoky Mountains. Her short essays, conversations, and inspirations draw from the happenings in the mountains of North Carolina, sharing with readers the spirit of the Appalachians and instilling an appreciation for the natural world and our responsibility to protect and cherish it. Dickert also gives readers an opportunity to reflect on their own environment and connection with nature.

Let me share with you the wonderful words that recently captured my attention:

"O ye hidden flourishing bloom
clinging to a stem,
Your fragrance reminiscent of the cinnamon aroma
of a grand claret,
Peering through your secret space
Behind a water fall
Lingering in the mist to
Take my breath away"

This is actually an excerpt from a collection of poems that Miss Linda Going Dickert had compiled. The Mountains Belong To Me is such a great book that you would feel the writer’s passion for her work once you read her words. The author has strong ties with her emotions as she talked about Appalachians, the seasons, animals and her beliefs and her philosophy. I loved all her stories, especially her Conversation with Sparky, and the encounter with the Genie, the different seasons and my most favorite - Seventy - a vision of Linda at the age of 70, while she was only 4 years old.

I'd like to applaud Linda Dickert because she made the verses on the book come alive and sing out to the world. She created pictures of delight, beauty, serenity and hope, as evidenced by the illustrations embedded on the collection. Yes, I so loved the background photos she used to portray the emotions of her poetry. Truly amazing!

And the best thing about the author is her advocacy to help the animals that are so close to her heart. It was actually mentioned on her book that "All proceeds from this book will go to Spark Companions, a non-profit organization that helps individuals unable to pay for vet bills."

Reading her passages made me laughed, sighed and also realized one thing: Sometimes you have to go through the hard times to realize how strong you are. And with her strength, she just showed the world, that the mountains really belonged to her.

my Fairy Tale

A few days ago, I saw one of my old notebooks lying atop my dresser and I couldn't help but read through pages and reminisce the years when I was still writing poems for myself and for my friends.. Suddenly, nostalgia breaks away from my grasp and had me walking down memory lane..

My fingers walked through the pages of my notebook and voila! I found myself reading my very own Fairy Tale which i have originally written in year 1999! It was about a masked stranger, a princess and a vampire.. wow! So my fascination with vampires started in College, huh... I just realized, my addiction to vampires have grown massively. *rolls eyes*yeah that Twilight thing started it all, obviously *.

Anyway, back to my nostalgia, let me share with you the poem or tale that i have composed more than 10 years ago, (dated August 25, 1999 to be exact)... It was about a princess, which i named Arianne, *of course, i should be the starring role!* and her adventure with a masked man and a vampire who almost slit her throat.. ugh! I think i made this "fairy tale" the day after our college Students' Day (after i got hand-cuffed in a marriage booth! memories!)

Okay.. here goes my Fairy Tale...

Once upon a time, a tale brought forth the roar of the tides, 

that clashed through waves across the miles.. 

In this infinite dimension, a flowing desert appeared, 

which created shadows that cast each day of the year…

Once upon a time, a castle stood still with brilliance, 

with the wind that breezed through the golden sand, 

A Castle within the breast of the ocean and the earth, 

embraced the pillows of a princess at birth…

Days, months and years have passed,

the little baby princess bloomed at last,

Given the name Arianne , so delicate & full of charm

Serenaded by a throng of lads, from near & far..

The beautiful princess was loved by everyone,

kings & dukes courted her, even from faraway kingdoms..

but she wasn’t interested in any of them, no one could be compared

for she was after the man on the book that she have read..

One starless night, gazing from the window,

a shadow moved along the golden wall..

turning her head, the princess gasped for breath

when a masked stranger approached and scared her to death…

But the man in mysterious mask smiled and said later,

“Don’t be afraid, I’m just here to seek for shelter,”

He said, he was being chased by a vampire,

so, like a cat, he crept the castle so high…

Suddenly, a lightning struck and torn the sky,

and a bat-like creature shrieked through the night,

A vampire appeared and fire came out from his burning eyes

but the stranger was quick to avoid the flash of light…

Terrified, Princess Arianne ran for her precious life..

through the outskirts of her vast room, she turned to hide,

but the vampire caught her wrist and tried to bite,

as he held her head so high, with all of his might…

The masked man suddenly held out his sword,

a fine sharp lance, shimmering with gold,

with all his power, with full force on one swift move,

he thrust the sword directly to the vampire’s throat..

too late… the blood already drifted from the princess shoulder,

but she still managed to glance at the masked stranger..

Expertly, he held the vampire and threw him on the fire

and blinded the devil with a crucifix, until he lost his life..

Dreamily, Arianne felt a kiss on her forehead,

but when she opened her eyes, the stranger had vanished..

She thought, she had a nightmare and she became afraid,

yet when she turned around, she found a shoe on her bed…

A year slipped away so fast,

Arianne could never forget the man with a mask,

until one day, she went to a masquerade party,

heart beating, she saw the man she longed to see!

“Have you found my left shoe?” was all he asked..

Then he smiled so sweetly, glowing beneath the mask.

Arianne held out her hand, longing to touch his face,

she was held in a trance, she didn’t know what to say..

The man stole a kiss and said, “I miss you, my dear princess”

She asked for his name, but at first he hesitated…

Instead, he removed his mask and asked for her hand,

but Arianne’s steps retreated and ran as fast as she can..

Surprised, with eyes so wide, she turned her back,

she went to her room and saw her book, torn & scratched,

a page was missing, was all she could see,

amidst the dark lonely night, the moon shone brightly…

Slowly, she traced back her steps and returned to the ball

still expecting to see her masked man dancing on the hall,

down the corridor, she saw him glanced above and grinned,

when he smiled his sweetest smile, she knew this was no longer a dream..

Arianne and her prince danced through the night,

when daytime broke, she let out a sigh,

“Will you marry me? “the prince proposed to her,

and soon they lived happily ever after…

Poems by Lee Gliddon

Poems [Kindle Edition]

Lee Gliddon (Author)

Published May 2013

It is not often that I get a chance to read poems with this caliber. You can actually feel the emotions of the author when he was forming the words into a collection of sentiments. There are parts that cuts like a knife, like you can feel his pain and sufferings. The heartbreak and the dark times are eloquently described in L.D. Gliddon’s Poems.

In “Our Last Goodbye”, the boy remembers the times he had with his father. Clinging to the memories they had together, the boy has to let go and move on.

With ”Love’s First Sight”, the lad fell in love with a girl the first time he laid eyes on her. My favorite lines on the poem was:

“The stars had aligned, our destinies intertwined..Our fates engraved, together we would find.Your first spoken word echoed ib my heart,Swept off my feet I flew, I knew,Right there we would share, forever and never apart. “

Ahhh.. I could melt with these words.

Other promising poems in the collection include: A Falling Star, The Rose, The Alcoholic, Silent Beauty, and Snow Angels – a heartbreaking poem about children.

On this note, I highly recommend Lee Gliddon’s collection of poems. Go, get the book and enjoy, 5 stars guaranteed!

By the way, here’s something you need to know about the author: (got this from his amazon page)

Lee Gliddon was born and still lives in a little town in Wales called Llanelli. The Jobs he has held are just a means to an end, as his heart belongs to writing.
He published his first ebook in 2012 “The Neon Avenger” an aging superheros memoir tale. He also published a short poem ebook in 2012 which was his first touch at the poetry world.
In 2013, now with his poetry craft matured he published the ebook “Poems” a heartfelt selection of poerty with shades of light and dark. His next ebook in 2013 would be “Writing To Heal” a tale of the truest of love and how a single moment can change everything.
Lee plans to release many more poetry and fiction books as they are his true love.