Fish swimming in schools
Weaving around the coral
Foraging for food
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing
Rendezvous
Rendezvous
Lightly falling rain
soaking her hair
Excited she moved quickly
Anticipating
Feeling the chill
of the night air
Branches hanging low
snagging her dress
Oblivious to the elements
Extremities turning numb
Her zealous thoughts
she could not repress
Sheltering under the trees
he saw her running
toward him
In all her beauty
even disheveled
she was stunning
Facing each other
he was reticent to speak
Holding back his words
reining in his actions
fearing the havoc
he might wreak
Looking into his eyes
she knew it was wrong
Her head lowered
in a shameful repose
She opened her eyes
but he had already gone
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
Word Prompts:
Song Lyric Sunday – Scared of Lonely – Beyoncé
This week’s prompt from Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sunday is Fear
This is my offering from the Sasha Fierce album. Hope you enjoy Beyoncé’s beautiful voice.
Scared of Lonely
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I’m in this fight and I’m swinging, and my arms are getting tired
I’m trying to beat this emptiness, but I’m running out of time
I’m sinking in the sand and I can barely stand
And I’m lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I’m scared of lonely
I try to be patient, but I’m hurting deep inside
And I can’t keep waiting, I need comfort late at night
And I can’t find my way, won’t you lead me home?
Cause I’m lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
[Chorus]
I’m scared of lonely
And I’m scared of being the only shadow I see along the wall
And I’m scared the only heartbeat I hear beating is my own
And I’m scared of being alone
I can’t seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I’m scared of lonely
I’m scared of lonely
[Verse 2]
I cry at night, cause my baby’s too far to be by my side
To wipe away these tears of mine, so I hold my pillow tight
To imagine you would stretch your hand looking for mine
Cause I’m lost in this dream , I need you to hold me
[Chorus]
I’m scared of lonely
And I’m scared of being the only shadow I see along the wall
And I’m scared the only heartbeat I hear beating is my own
And I’m scared of being alone
I can’t seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
[Bridge]
I need your strength when nobody is around
Cause I’m tired of this emptiness, I think I’m drowning
I can’t be lonely no more
Cause I’m lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
[Chorus]
I’m scared of lonely
And I’m scared of being the only shadow I see along the wall
And I’m scared the only heartbeat I hear beating is my own
And I’m scared of being alone
I can’t seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I’m scared of lonely
And I’m scared of being the only shadow I see along the wall
And I’m scared the only heartbeat I hear beating is my own
And I’m scared of being alone
I can’t seem to breathe when I am lost in this dream, I need you to hold me
I’m scared of lonely…..I’m scared of lonely…..
Songwriters: Beyonce Knowles / Crystal Johnson / Lashawn Daniels / Richard Butler / Rodney Jerkins / Solange Knowles
Scared of Lonely lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Daily Haiku – Sunday, August 19, 2018
I am still waiting
For you to return to me
With the heart you stole
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing
Dear Dog
There’s nothing better
In this world than a dear dog
Truly man’s best friend
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
RIP Reese (2014) – 150 lb Female Mastiff ❤️
Cliffs
Cliffs
The sea was kissed
by the morning mist
Darkness tarried
as the sun struggled
to be set free
Standing atop the cliffs
a wild picture
of windblown
red hair likened to
the Flame tree
Cloak lifted by the wind
she scanned the horizon
searching for a sign
Praying he comes today
as was his decree
In the distance
she espies the sails
The ship moving at a clip
becoming clearer, getting nearer
bringing her the key
A flock of seagulls
Releasing its cacophony
Rose up around her
Its noise summoning
her sensually
Heart lifted from its
recessed pit
she mounts her steed
Galloping to the shoreline
sorrows vanish
once more carefree
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
Word Prompts:
Eyes Wide Open – Week 6
Here are some photos from this week to share with you. As usual they are taken on my iPhone.
Enjoy your Saturday and keep your eyes wide open!
I couldn’t believe this butterfly let me get so close to him. I guess he was busy feeding himself!
This little crab ran across my path while I was walking on the nature trail
A Desert Rose I am nurturing
A pretty Catamaran
Spot the Bee on the Marigold
Daily Haiku – Saturday, August 18, 2018
What you have damaged
Had once been so beautiful
And cannot be saved
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing
Respect – An Acrostic Poem
Resembling someone I no longer know
Empty, devoid of emotion, almost inhumane
Seeing you, grudgingly, in your moment of glory
Pumped victoriously with ego
Endorphins swimming with energy
Circling the waters like a shark
Targeting your catch of the day
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
Photo by Artur Nasyrov on Unsplash
Word Prompts:
Daily Haiku – Friday, August 17, 2018
The demon was stirred
And he spat his flames at you
Leaving a scarred heart
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing