The Hooter’s Return


The Hooter’s Return

Silent whispers greeting the darkened days

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Centuries passing — winds whispered change
calling out our names — unspoken secrets
passing torches — scorching kiss
with friends of the night — gone forever
so it seems.

Catching breath — sitting still
nothingness — present moment echoing song
chilling fall tales return
imaginary acquaintance lurking about.

Preparing with the rising sun
retiring at descending moon
echoed true by one who’s wise.

Strigidae, Tytonidae
familiar sounds.

The Hooters Return.

~ Ani Po


Free as the birds frantically flaunting about — darkened — putting to rest during night’s healing of the lunatic owl, loop pedal activated.


Thank you Zay Pareltheon, Viraji Ogodapola, and the Howling Owl for housing these words.

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder, and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and, more importantly, the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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Cleansing Storms Chasing me Home


Cleansing Storms Chasing me Home

Salve that Soothes my Soul

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A letter arrives, inviting us to a great ball
with nothing to wear, do we dare to arrive
in the au naturel?

Frantically scouring the closets in our minds,
searching for the perfect outfit —
expressive look and trending wear.

The first drop presents a feeling
dodging the obvious
avoiding the soaking thoughts.

Recalling the peace
with tin-taping kissing
of a passing storm.

Pause

Every drop knowing names
calling out the suffered souls
a hidden message within my own.

Tranquil moment

Peaceful returns

Thus cleansed my soul

~ Ani Po


Imagine the lyrics of a song, not a reflection of two but one. A self-reflecting tune calling to the soul…

Recognizing our strengths, like the way we sail our ship. Yes, this one is on loop pedal.


Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder, and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and, more importantly, the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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