Tag: Steely Dan
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Poem in Response

Having read “Underground“, a wonderful poem written by my close friend, Penny Granger, a very talented and lovely Poetess hailing from Durham, England – in which she draws poetic inspiration from my Pillars and People graphic artwork – I was inspired to write this poem in response… Underground, beneath the earthDeep inside their village denA…
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Poem

Stories in trinketsGold crickets with talesShadows bend sunlightIn storm driven gales Monsters with sharp teethSmall critters that crawlWorn out old sneakersAnd trips to the mall Sometimes it’s too muchTreading water, so fastTwo for a dollarNever spent to last See the big pictureEmbrace what is realBring purpose to lifeStep forward with zeal © 2025 Phil Perkins…
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Sasquatch Sings

Relaxing in a peaceful forest on a comfortable log, Sasquatch practices playing guitar in a pair of mirrored sunglasses. You can find great apparel, gifts and prints, in these shops: I appreciate your visit, thanks!
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Home at Last

It’s been an exhaustive many weeks, and it’s only the beginning. Yet, I’m filled with a sense of elation as, today, I close on a mountain home. I’ll be moving in a few days, and, regrettably, won’t be around here on a regular basis for a while. Nevertheless, I hope to see you all again…
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Miami Beach, Florida

This vintage, summertime photograph of the Atlantic Ocean features waves washing ashore along the coast of Miami Beach, Florida. You can enjoy this seascape scenery when you visit my gallery and select a print for your home. Many options are available, including: framed, canvas, tapestry, metal, art, wood, poster and acrylic. Enjoy your day at…
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Sixty

Today, a baby boomer turns sixty… Reflections of blue and greenMemories of sights I’ve seenHappy days growing up, trees to climb How many moons, I can’t sayI stopped counting yesterdayDonning orange as the days turn with time © 2024 Phil Perkins Music and Design Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography…
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Poem in Response

Having read “The Penitent Sky“, written by a very talented and beautiful Floridian Poetess – my dear friend Holly Hunter – I was inspired to write this poem in response… Lovely waves roll with the wordsWhich you weave along the shorePoetry painting picturesAs you leave me wanting more © 2023 Phil Perkins PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.…
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Poems in Comment

Over the passed few years, I’ve published several poems which were written as responses to postings by, or comments of, various friends on WordPress. Here are a few examples… Title of Post With Link: “Moved Beyond Measure“Poetess: Michele Lee So kind of Dawn to share her postHighlighting works of Sammi LeeYou two make an impressive team–…
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Poems in Comment

Over the passed few years, I’ve published several poems on my web site. Many are written in response to creative writings posted by friends, and, therein, are commonly entitled Poem in Response, or, Poem for a Friend. However, I also oftentimes include poetry in my comments on other sites, in response to various posts of…


