Carlos Lorenzo Estrada : Writing

Old Shoes

Old Shoes

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Inspired by the man in black and his song "I been Everywhere".
Unrequited

Unrequited

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


My second attempt at the difficult art of sonnet. I have to confess despite its rule scheme requirements there is a unique beauty to them.
The Grave Bells of St. Clairvaux

The Grave Bells of St. Clairvaux

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


The end of a trilogy of poetry I regard as dark gothic rhyme. See author notes for further details on these poems.
Song of Ares

Song of Ares

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


It is said secretly that Aphrodite asked her consort Ares to write a poem of his love. He did so, unfortunately, it was to himself. It is why vanitie..
The final Answer...

The final Answer...

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I could never win an argument with my ex-girlfriend because she always had the last word and a vast amount of wit to put me in my place. She inspired ..
Breaking Childhood Myths

Breaking Childhood Myths

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


The moment I found out the Tooth Fairy didn't exist and I had a handful of teeth to prove it. This senryu was sad to write so feel free to laugh all y..
The Kiss

The Kiss

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


An attempt at a sonnet which is not easy at all as I thought. Though to be honest I knew it would be difficult.
Lincoln's Ghost

Lincoln's Ghost

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I don't know why he haunted me in dream, I never voted for him. It doesn't mean I wouldn't have because he really was one of the best of us.
Moonshine Wisdom

Moonshine Wisdom

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


These little gems of unknown wisdom are best served intoxicated on Nature's piss.
Human Nature

Human Nature

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


A question posed to defined qualities of our individual morality. Written in Senryu art form.