Poetry from College
A collection of some of my old poetry I found from my later years while studying in college. I have these posted to my Instagram account. I hope you enjoy reading them.
Art is in the past tense
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion Art Begins Art is in the past tense. Writing is in the past tense. Music is in the past tense. Rhythm is in the present. Flow is forever As the painter is to the brush, the pencil is to the writer, which is the method of wording. We hold instruments…
A short collection of poems
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion Magic and People Out in the gray void __ideas can grow rapidly __When you can, go there 2. When will I see my __Friends again, after so long __I want to see them 3. Growing up, people said __You should get this, or buy this __As an adult, people __Now do…
A short ode to love
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion The heart may flicker, the fire inside may dwindle, but do not let the flame ever extinguish. Even if it must be brought back from the ashes of the cinders surrounding the embers outside the battlefield, outside the erected walls and fortress created to protect what was once precious, the beautiful…
An Ode to me
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion When I met my friend He did not ask me what roads Took me to meet him Instead, he asked me “who are you”? Who am I? I am I am a man born in Mexico City, living in the United States I am the child of my grandparents, younger brother,…
Motivational Poetry for the soul
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion 1. Believe in yourself Whatever choice you make Do not regret it 2. Choice is a mystery Whatever outcome there is Trust those around you 3. Follow the white path As endless as it may be Answers will reach you 4. Diverted Focus It’s easy to get distracted Don’t let it…
8 Haikus
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion 1. Life is a journey Full of wonders and moments So many are true 2. Point pleasant, well be There you will find all that you Enjoy in this world 3. Amnesia is A prevalent condition To the human test 4. Modern Crusaders They remind me of the knights Of the…
7 Haikus
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion A short collection of haikus I have recently written. 1. Secrets lay hidden Our minds are so powerful Witness it yourself 2. Like a shining pearl The shine you have shows angles Angle to your light 3. Live like a legend Create the book you will tell Fulfill your purpose 4.…
Poetry from High School
By Leonardo Rodriguez Carrion Welcome, I wrote these 10 haiku poems in high school almost 10 years ago. “The haiku is a Japanese poetic form that consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third.” — Encyclopedia Britannica Enjoy! 1. Mexico Cancun Beautiful tropical…