JAKE DOYLE

Friends and Poetry Lovers, Please enjoy the latest installment of SHINE Poetry Series, with two poems by Jake Doyle who writes from his home in California. The first of these poems is untitled, but I think it speaks well to the season here in America both environmentally and metaphorically. Jake's second piece, "For S.V.S.," is accompanied by his own artwork. Thank you, Jake, for sharing your words with the world!

Untitled

The leaves change colors
The heart feels for others
That’s just nature doing what it does
But this brown leaf still clings
Onto the branch of what was

Now the sunshine’s gone
The clouds are gray
And I think I’ve spotted
The gust of wind
That might
         blow
                    me
                              away

For S.V.S.

As my island drifts from the mainland
And this crazy world fills with hate
I’m just glad you’re with me
On the same tectonic plate

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Jake "The Snake" Doyle resides in Fresno, California but was born in Germany. He is a former cannabis cultivator, carpenter, scientist, teacher, and professional cinnamon roll server. He has a love for travelling, having visited 30 different states and 30 different countries. Some of his hobbies are sewing, leatherwork, watching football, listening to and playing music, and running. Jake thinks social media is the downfall of western civilization, but if you want to see him try to promote his little poetry book on Instagram, check him out at @jakehdoyle69.

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