I wrote this poem 4 years ago, and thought I’d share it here again today… this time in text version. Happy 4th of July! I am not alone in wanting to be free. No, I am not alone, But freedom’s…
Poem: A Dream Of…
It is June 26 1994, and Jonathan is 14 as he writes this poem. A Dream Of… by Jonathan Kraft Last night I had a dream a dream a dream of confusion a dream of differences differences in life differences…
A Thought from 1997
It is June 1997 and Jonathan is 17 Unintentionally misguiding hopefuls + unknowing young searchers = weak results.
Poem: In This Time Of Life
It is June of 1994 and Jonathan is 14 (and in a show called Alice in Wonderland). In this time of life by Jonathan Kraft Don’t think of things that make you weary And forget about a midnight dreary…
Poem: A Wedding Blessing
Carrie tells me that nearly 50% of all weddings happen in June. As it is the beginning of the month, I hope you can use the following blessing for someone you know who is getting married or celebrating an anniversary…
Poem: The Men Came
May 26, 1996 and Jonathan is 16, distraught at the 350 year old, old growth forest that has been cleared to make way for E-470 at Smoky Hill Road. The Men Came by Jonathan Kraft The men came to take…
Poem: The Cricket March
It is May 21, 1996 and Jonathan is 16 The Cricket March by Jonathan Kraft The winter is over and now the crickets have returned. They march not in columns or lines, but they all march to the same tune.…
Poem: May 20, 1996
It is May 20, 1996 and Jonathan is 16. Construction crews have, in 2 days, cleared a 350-400 year old, old growth forest, to make way for the highway at E-470 and Smoky Hill. The Coyotes are howling in a…
Poems from 18th May, 2008
18. May, 2008 Poems by Jonathan Kraft You Waiting patiently For me to discover the man you already see The man who walks passionately The one I’m meant to be. ———- It seems so sad that good ideas are so difficult…
Poems Based on William Carlos Williams
It is May 15, 1996 and Jonathan is 16 This is for a class assignment for 10th grade English Lit. Poems based on “The Red Wheelbarrow” and “This is Just to Say”by William Carlos Williams by Jonathan Kraft ———————————————————————————————- So…