Maria José Ponte

Artist

Category Archives: Poetry

One very early morning

At what cost to our senses come these very cheap flights? Conveyor  belts of human flesh and luggage  alike, All controlled  in long –  long cues, Like cattle we are … Continue reading

March 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Spirits Who Live In Our Stream

Have you ever listened to the conversation of a stream? Telling tales as it gathers and flows. Small groups chatter quietly Larger gatherings more vocal can be heard from afar Is … Continue reading

December 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ode to Del – our best friend.

Our dog and we How happy we were Sharing our life’s Our dog and we! Then one day he was gone And we were left for ever sad for the loss … Continue reading

November 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Desperate and Lonely!

Every word stretched to get maximum attention retention Detailing her food consumption Each meal Each course Each mouthful She’s going to get on top of it! She’s bought all the … Continue reading

October 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Inconvenience

  She said she was leaving The job was too much For the Doctors diagnosed a life of permanent pain They sat looking at her, with “well what about us” … Continue reading

October 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Shooting Party

Hands in pockets Chest sticking out Ready to survey the entourage required for a successful day Only the dog wagging his tail is spared  close scrutiny Before all is deemed … Continue reading

July 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Train Ride

With her armour on She turns, says goodbye “See you soon” Her hair coiffed, bouffant around her face Head scarf on All covering most of her face This too, the … Continue reading

June 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

The Romany Gypsies Visit Pontecarreira

The rumba of their guitar The colourful gypsies and their brightly painted caravans The madness of their bonfire night Don’t go near my child, or you too could be bewitched … Continue reading

June 24, 2012 · Leave a comment