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Memories of a fading Seattle

Carl Setzer

Many memories
Walking past the empty halls
In winter’s darkness

Ages ago I lived in Seattle’s heart. At that point, beginning a transformation, becoming the economic behemoth of our now. Then we were still the refuge of the poor, downtrodden. Suburban business professionals drifting through, vanishing as the clock struck five. The flurry of buses and cars carrying them away, far away from us. I found myself wandering nighttime streets, streetlights and gentle rain accompanying my steps. An urban beauty.

To seek greatness as a poet

Carl Setzer2 Comments

I love poetry
I seek to achieve greatness
First: to define that 

The more I study poetry, the more I see the idea of “greatness” is illusive. A slippery dream, laughing as l try to grab hold. I see that it’s a personal journey, connecting to my deepest within. 

To seek greatness as a poet

Carl Setzer2 Comments

I love poetry
I seek to achieve greatness
First: to define that 

The more I study poetry, the more I see the idea of “greatness” is illusive. A slippery dream, laughing as l try to grab hold. I see that it’s a personal journey, connecting to my deepest within. 

Zen’s Essence 

Carl Setzer1 Comment

This is my challenge
Stare inwards free of judgement
Embrace compassion

Zen’s Essence 

Carl Setzer1 Comment

This is my challenge
Stare inwards free of judgement
Embrace compassion

The dream fades

Carl Setzer

Lightness
Upon the
Summer breeze
Now an echo
Of a forgotten
Dream

The dream fades

Carl Setzer

Lightness
Upon the
Summer breeze
Now an echo
Of a forgotten
Dream

Daily Haiku: Awoke By My Fears

Carl Setzer6 Comments

Awoke by my fears
Not an unusual thing
Though I’ve grown weary 

I’ve long hated my mind’s tendency to torment me late at night. Bringing up ancient mistakes, dragging forth unlikely scenarios, so many ways my mind finds to attack my tranquility. 

Germs are in control 

Carl Setzer

Germs are in control
Obediently I sleep
Rest eluding me 

Ah, fighting germs again. A slow lingering cough my main symptom, a long with my lack of energy. 

My Journals, My Heart

Carl Setzer

It pains me
Envisioning my journals
Beloved words capturing my soul
Mouldering in my absence
As I fade to dust