Poems
by Delford Doherty '06

A Pawn in the Game

Beyond the glimpse of nature and life,
Beyond the grips of wander and strife
Exists a world beyond this flesh
Where breath is vanquished
With all its bewilderment,
Wher morning rolls with a rollicking beauty
Which scare thaws our grimace
And the horrors of the evening shadows,
Which melts the stings of death's meadow

If humankind and death play a dual
Who is the better, stronger, mightier foe?
Though death stings strike life's follies,
Happy are those who lose its duel
And enter deep into death's slumber
Better for us in this mortal game,
To enter into death's sleep and tranquility
No matter how hard we play,
we are pawns in the game of life's voyage.

Delford I. L. Doherty

Copyright ©2004 Delford Ilara Doherty

A Sanctuary

I have tried so many times
I have written so many lines
I have danced to many rhythms
I did all I could to hide behind my shadows

I did my best to stop myself
But every moment becomes an ace
Whenever I see your smiling face

Although I tried,
I must confess
With all conviction

With all my strength,
With all my all
I must accept
I found a friend
And a sanctuary in you.

Delford Ilara Doherty

Copyright ©2004 Delford Ilara Doherty

Beyond The Skies

I know a place beyond the skies
Where hope, love and freedom lies.
A place I've seen beyond the east,
Where nothing worries in the least.

Nor fears, nor tears there exists,
But life and wisdom there subsist.
No maniac or vampires there are found,
But lovers and philanthropists there abounds.

I know a place beyond the skies,
Where only lovers and heroes fly.
I've seen a world of wonder beyond our own,
Where nothing exists but life alone.

Delford I. L. Doherty

Copyright ©2004 Delford Ilara Doherty

Delford Doherty '06 is a pre-medicine major at Wartburg College.