Ruth C. Demetral

North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Ruth has been writing poetry for five years and is a Distinguished Member of the International Society of Poets. In 1995, she received the Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, presented by The National Library of Poetry. Her poems have been published in numerous newspapers and Anthologies. She is now compiling a collection of her poetry for publication. Ruth says, "Poetry is a beacon light to the soul; it gives both illumination and inspiration." Inspirational poetry comes easy to Ruth but she uses a variety of subjects and styles for her poetry including life experiences, family and friends.

Scattered Thoughts

A child's innocence
A baby's soft cry
The calm before a storm...
A sunrise at dawn
A rainbow in the sky
The sun to keep us warm
A sunset at dusk
A bird on the wing
The touch of your hand...
A summer breeze
A walk on the beach
Waves caressing sand
A gentle kiss
A hug from a child
The fragrance of a rose...
An unexpected smile
A call from a friend
The beauty of Winter snows

Sunset

The golden sun hangs heavy in the West;
it's glowing rays leap upward
tightly hugging the horizon, ever clinging
while slowly sinking downward -
Trying to hold on to the day
as darkness gradually settles around us
replacing the light we wish would stay -
Ah, but order of the universe rules;
Alas! man with all his technology
can't change it with his tools.

The Colonel

Quietly you slipped your surly bonds
at night; too long entrapped within
a weakened vessel; all bands now severed,
released...your soul took flight
without contention; you bade this earth
farewell - for a better place
I'm told; somewhere in space,
a new dimension; your spirit soars
above the clouds, no doubt...where space is
your domain, you now effortlessly walk about.
No walls or doors to confine or close
you in; you're free to roam the starry bliss
at will or wander...and gaze at sights
of which I've only dreamed or read,
but often ponder, before your final flight
my chance to say goodbye was nil;
I hope you understand and know I care -
So at this time I'll simply say
farewell, and try to verify you
where abouts...and wish you well.

Ruth welcomes email at RDEMETPOET@aol.com.