By Douglas J. Lanzo Montmartre majestycrowned by Sacré-Coeur,gleams at me from cupolascapping domed grandeur;Within, gilded mosaics of Christ’s triumphant reign,arch rainbow-hued stained glass illuming saintly panes.This sacred heart of Paris,pulses my veins with life,where famed artists communedto toast Moulin Rouge nightlife.Roaming packed marketswhere vendors peddle wares,I imbibe croissants waftingchocolate scent throughout the air;Painters at wood … Continue reading Montmartre Majesty
Miracle of Kindness in a Kindred Land
By Douglas J. Lanzo Dropped off at a cavernous terminal — Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle —I stepped inside to head to my flight,with my steps slowing to a crawl,as I saw no check-in areasor even a customer service stall.Approaching a gentleman attiredin a jacket with hand luggage in tow,I deemed him the perfect … Continue reading Miracle of Kindness in a Kindred Land
A Haunting Voice and Other Poems
By Doug J. Lanzo A Haunting Voice Her face was clad in blue and yellow, with kobza played quite musically, her voice rang out across the courtyard, to tender ears of school-age children, all gathered round attentively, piercing their souls with haunting refrain: “All we are is dust in the wind…” It echoed through the … Continue reading A Haunting Voice and Other Poems
Academy of the Heart And Mind 