Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Without Words by Joanne Olivieri



Without Words is a short eclectic mix of poetry, haiku and short story in chapbook form, exploring the essence of interconnecting without words. The author pays tribute to her cockatiel Sammers and the special bond they have.


Ebook on Amazon

Paperback on Lulu

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Without Words by Joanne Olivieri




Without Words
my huckleberry friend

Your eyes speak
poetic eloquence
without words.

Your chirps embrace
tender heartstrings
without words

Your soul envelops
unconditional love
without words

Without words, your soft
feathers encompass my
heart and soul.

I love you, my Sammers

Monday, June 8, 2020

Friday, May 22, 2020

Faces in Clouds by Joanne Olivieri




Faces in Clouds
Photo by Robert Lee Haycock
Poem by Joanne Olivieri

Faces in clouds
Conjure dreams
Maniacal meanderings
Wander aimless
Diabolic thoughts
Permeate brain waves

Daybreak
Clouds vanish
A new Dawn

Peace

Monday, April 27, 2020

Revolving Door by Joanne Olivieri



Night cries
A deafening silence

Restless storms
Pass through Dawn

Anxiety persists
Revolving door.

© Joanne Olivieri 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Listen to your heart by Joanne Olivieri

listen to your heart
and embrace what your soul seeks
live in the moment

©Joanne Olivieri 2020



Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Isolation due to pandemic by Joanne Olivieri


Advice from the elderly. Meaning me. It's tough right now for everyone and the impact from not being able to leave your home is enormous in many ways.  I wanted to comment on this because as many of you know I have been disabled and home bound due to health issues for almost three years now. I use to get out all the time so when I got to where I could no longer leave my home It was a huge blow to me.

So, I understand where this can be difficult for all of you. What I have found, though is when you have this time to yourself you can focus on your passions, whatever it is you enjoy doing. Whether it be art, music, writing, cooking, reading etc.  Take this time to enjoy the freedom you have to explore your heart and what it is that makes you happy. 💖

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Refreshed by Joanne Olivieri








Refreshed

Ocean waves beckon
cleansing the chaos
in my mind
sun kissed, refreshed

Poem and photos taken at Ocean Beach in San Francisco by Joanne Olivieri


Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Autumn Moon by Joanne Olivieri


Autumn moon
embrace my heart
with melancholy whispers
until dawn


Photo and poem by Joanne Olivieri

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Autumn Rebirth by Joanne Olivieri




We flourish
year beyond year
in bountiful succulence
only to be peeled
in succession
rind into flesh
scattering seeds 
of responsibility

our pulp exposed
it's juices sucked
through a sieve
secreting droplets
of expectations
until we become 
a dehydrated cornucopia
awaiting replenishment
in Autumns ascent.