Poetry

Shadows, Firelight, and Silver Rain

The world retreats in shades of gray,The frantic pulse of light has fled,And all the cares that filled the dayHave found a place to rest their head. A rhythmic tap upon the pane,A liquid lace against the glass,The steady, soft, and silver rainWatches the velvet shadows pass. A symphony in minor key,It drums a slow… Read more

08/05/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#house, #puddles, #quiet world of dreaming, #rain, #repose, #ticking clock
Exploring Dreamscapes: Faulted Security

In the realm of dreams, where the subconscious weaves together the threads of our deepest fears and desires, the imagery of a door plays an evocative and critical role. Imagine wandering through a vivid landscape of slumber, and encountering a door that refuses to lock—a door that seems to be leaning precariously off its hinges,… Read more

07/30/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Dream Analysis, health, Mental Health, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Related Information, Secular View

#boundaries dissolve, #dream, #gathering gloom, #naught to hide
A Prophetic Nightmare

The velvet dark begins to fray at seams,Where logic falters in the gale of dreams.A thunder rolls upon a phantom track,With no bowed head to guide the spirit back.The rider gallops, wild and unrestrained,A heart let loose, a reason unentrained;Where intellect once held the steady rein,Now pulse and passion gallop through the vein. I stand… Read more

07/16/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Fiction, health, Mental Health, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Related Information, Secular View, Tenor, YouTube Video

#frantic mind, #rider gallops, #Seeking the truths, #shadows bloom, #watching gaze
The Habit of Turning Molehills into Mountains

The lens is cracked, the focus pulled too tight,Where mountains form from grains of shifting sand.A kingdom built on shadows in the light,Held by a clenched and shivering, narrow hand. It stalks the halls of triviality,To weigh a word, to measure out a slight,Transforming molehills into tragedyTo feed the hunger of a bruised appetite. A… Read more

07/13/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Mental Health, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Secular View

#fatal, #miser, #scorn, #shield, #spite
Awakening the Mind from Static Thought

A quiet theater, vast and deep,Where currents of the intellect sweep;The Real Mind wakes, a sovereign spark,To chart a course through void and dark.Here, two paths wind across the stage,Defining every turning page. One is the beacon, sharp and bright,That pours upon the world its light:The artisan of doubt and grace,Who looks upon the human… Read more

07/12/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Uncategorized

#analytical, #hidden, #shadows, #thought, #true mind, #whispers
Living Life According to My Own Rules

What’s one habit that has improved your life the most? In the tapestry of life, woven with the Living Life According to My Own Rules of experience and introspection, there lies a singular habit that has emerged as a beacon of transformation for me—a habit that has profoundly reshaped my journey and outlook. This practice,… Read more

07/11/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Daily Prompt, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Short Story, Tai Chi

#daily prompt, #habit, #introspection, #my own rules, #practice, dailyprompt-2819, experience
Shadows of Solitude: Living with an Irrational Dread

▶️ I sit within the hollow, carved alone,While tremors in my weary spirit wake. For in the dark, the vivid ghosts collide—Not spirits, but the images of fray—A gorephobia, a rising, jagged tideThat turns the sunlight into shades of gray.The world outside is cruel, a jagged blade,And even in the stillness of my room,The phantom… Read more

07/06/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Copilot Image, Flash Fiction, health, Mental Health, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#gorephobia, #haunting echoes, #irrational fears, #paralyzing fear, #solitude
The Eternal Light Beyond Human Fracture

Before the dawn of fractured hearts and pride,There lived a light the shadows could not tame—A river flowing from a sacred tide,That bore no mark of ego, fear, or name.It was the salve upon the jagged wound,The alchemy that turned the lead to gold,A melody that made the spirit swoon,And broke the dark with truths… Read more

07/05/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Secular View, Tenor

#diluted, #Distorted beauty, #fractured hearts, #love
Secrets of the Shimmering Glen

What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now? My poem originally published on my deleted WordPress blog, ‘Whispers of Imagination.’ In fields of emerald green they dance,Small figures in a mystical trance,With clovers in their tiny hands,Guardians of enchanted lands. Their laughter tinkles like golden rain,Their mischief drives away all… Read more

06/27/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Daily Prompt, Fiction, Poetry, Prose, Secular View, Tenor

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2805
Love as Defiance: The Story Behind Cohen’s Poignant Ballad

Dance Me to the End of Love is an exquisitely haunting song that emerged from the creative depths of Canadian poet and musician Leonard Cohen in 1984. This timeless piece strikingly marries elements of romantic devotion with the vibrant, yet melancholic sounds of traditional klezmer music, creating a rich tapestry of emotion that resonates deeply… Read more

06/09/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, celebrity, Music, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Related Information, Secular View, YouTube Video

#dance, #klezmer music, #love, #lyrical structure, #lyrics, #melodies, #rhythm, #romantic
Where the Spirit Roams: A Digital Escape

My poem originally published on my old deleted WordPress blog, ‘Whispers of Imagination Also reposted from this current blog because of technical difficulties. I glance in the mirror, what do I see?A reflection that’s battling, ain’t really me.Flaws on display, they’re so uninviting,Got me feeling low, my confidence fighting. So I switch it up, go… Read more

06/04/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Fiction, Literature, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Tenor
Recalibrate

Originally published on my old WordPress blog, ‘Whispers of Imagination Yo, we walkin’ through the shadows, knowledge lookin’ bare,Life forgiving vibes, man, it’s gettin’ hard to bear,We got holes in our soul, negative traits in the air,Time to recalibrate, take a moment, if you dare. Meditation on the mind, gotta quiet all the noise,Positive thoughts… Read more

05/26/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Fiction, Music, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Related Information, YouTube Video

#actions, #change #mindset, #dogs, #my rap poem