Bouquet of Barbed Wire – A Quadrille

Bouquet of Barbed Wire She wears her crown of brambles as if it were sackcloth and ashes A bouquet of barbed wire had been accepted and was now her brand The pain rests heavily in her heart Forgiveness for herself an impossibility  For her dignity he had stolen   Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Bouquet of Barbed Wire – A Quadrille”

Song Lyric Sunday – The Same Thing

This week Song Lyric Sunday host, Jim Adams, has prompted us with ‘Same and Different’ I decided to go with ‘The Same Thing’ performed here by the Allman Brothers because I really like their version of the song. I hope you enjoy it. The song was written by Willie Dixon in 1964. He was a Chicago blues artist,Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – The Same Thing”

Out of Gas – Flash Fiction/Prosery

Out of Gas It was already dark as he closed the car door, thankful for the red moon to light his way down the road.  How stupid to run out of gas, tonight of all nights.  Angry with himself for not checking. This was unfamiliar territory but he knew the road followed the river for miles.  Coming toContinue reading “Out of Gas – Flash Fiction/Prosery”

Song Lyric Sunday – Cherry Pie

Song Lyric Sunday this week, hosted as usual by Jim Adams, has prompted us with Baking, Bread, Cake, Pie and Picnic. I do hope someone picks MacArthur Park and let us know why was that cake left out in the rain! Anyway, I chose this perfectly sexy song by Sade called “Cherry Pie” from herContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Cherry Pie”

Lonely

Lonely Fading sunlight glowing on cool sand A glistening ocean reflecting light on plumage of seagulls Dramatic silver, against the grey sky of dusk Walking slowly along the shore thoughts of you filling my head Even though apart the link between us strengthened by distance Connected spiritually but aching for your presence to fill theContinue reading “Lonely”