John Barnes
The gravel of my mind
When mixed with brine and sand
Commingles birds and jellyfish
With driftwood thoughts refined
Into the frost of night
Some patient winter Witch
Enchanting over Ouija board
By cozy Firelight
The gravel of the Moon
Poured out in sleepy sand
Burns dreams of seaweed
Tangled up in starfish
Beached on land
Bio
John Barnes has been writing poetry for 42 years and has been published in The Chained Muse, The Sonnet Collection Series and received the Winter 2022 Quarterly Award for his submission to The Lyric. A student of verse he believes in the value of self-education. He is a retired computer professional.