astoria – Page 27 – Sunshine and Wind

Cycles: pt. 2

February 16, 2021February 14, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

i found a release
in just leaving the house
it was a relief
to leave anywhere

wasn’t much different
than closing my eyes
in the morning,
inside

oil painting late impressionistic style of several costumed figures and there is someone in a skull mask front and center

New Poem in Pinky Thinker Press #2 – drops today! Link inside!

February 15, 2021March 13, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

Hello friends! We’re excited to let you know that we’ve got a new poem “only one way out” that premieres today in Pinky Thinker Press #2 from Mignolo Arts Center. We’ve been super impressed with their offerings so far and are excited to be a part of the new issue! You can view the PDF of the journal at the following link: https://www.mignolo.art/ptp. We’re on page 28. Let us know what you think!

Cycles: pt. 1

February 15, 2021February 14, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

the hidden light
would reveal a figure
worth saving

your mission
should you choose to accept it

shine

Sunday Funnies!

February 14, 2021November 29, 2020sunshineandwind1 Comment

In the tradition of the great Sunday Morning Funny Papers, Sunshine and Wind is proud to present an abstract cartoon. Classic one panel action happening here. Best caption gets a free sticker!

how its going: rest pt. 5

February 12, 2021February 7, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

stepping out of the homework
is like stepping in to the rise:

run against traffic
and look both ways

keep sharp
the gift of surprise

astoria park, between hoyt and the tennis courts, looking east. triboro bridge on the left. empty scene of the trees and grass. blue skies and sunny

how its going: rest pt. 4

February 11, 2021February 7, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

ah,
the fallen!

ah,
the spin and the faint!

give me love or nothing
which ever is extended
however intended

gravestones in a small yard next to a building with two story homes in the background. a gnarly tree stretches across the middle of the frame

how its going: rest pt. 3

February 10, 2021February 7, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

creation
was and is
the first and only miracle

a fierce boil
on a toy ladder

a look west from 21st street down one of those Astoria sidestreets just south of the bridge and park. peeking view of shore towers

how its going: rest pt. 2

February 9, 2021February 7, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

backlit like this
you can feel the fire
emphasized
from outside the shadow

over your tired shoulder
you peer into the push

spikes and lines of shadow against a shot of a nyc asphalt street, facing north. cars travelling away from the POV, suggesting motion

how its going: rest pt. 1

February 8, 2021February 7, 2021sunshineandwindLeave a comment

vacation is over,
i just know it

i need more
than the word
will give

telephone pole and wires crisscross in front of a blue sky. green street sign saying 26th road

Sunday Funnies!

February 7, 2021November 29, 2020sunshineandwind2 Comments

In the tradition of the great Sunday Morning Funny Papers, Sunshine and Wind is proud to present an abstract cartoon. Classic one panel action happening here. Best caption gets a free sticker!