The Climb The climb steep and laborious Each footstep begged the question Why? A decision not made lightly Thought given carefully knowing a price would be paid for overworked extremities When not one more breath could be drawn Nor one more bead of sweat would dampen the skin the terrain changed The pinnacle had beenContinue reading “The Climb”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Song Lyric Sunday – You’re No Good
This week our prompts for Song Lyric Sunday, hosted as always by Jim Adams, are Best, Better, Good and Great. For my song I have chosen ‘You’re No Good’ by the fantastic Linda Ronstadt. One of the most blatant and memorable songs in the “no-good man” milieu, “You’re No Good” was written by a guy:Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – You’re No Good”
Sadness – Poem of the Month – September 2020
Sadness Another day bleeds into night as feelings of despondency once more hang in morbidity Excitement a faded memory of feelings long forgotten Eyes well with tears as the heart struggles to find it’s rhythm Love’s death a cross too heavy to bear and once more the darkness comes Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Sadness – Poem of the Month – September 2020”
One Liner Wednesday
Good Morning! I came across this funny picture and it made me laugh. Yes, I am lucky there were no iPhone cameras around when I was younger! How about you? In response to Linda G. Hill’s One Liner Wednesday
Haiku – Wild Iris
A wild iris blooms Here for one fleeting moment Beauty in passing Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © In response to Frank Tassone’s Weekly Hakai Challenge #145 Wild Iris. This beautiful flower blooms for only one day.
Daily Haiku – Tue. June 30, 2020
Senryu Sitting in the shade Of a poinciana tree My thoughts are of you Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
Daily Haiku – Mon. June 29, 2020
Senryu Heads knock together Two strong personalities Figuring it out Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
Work in Progress
Work in Progress Ever changing circle of life and love Growing and evolving with respect and honor Giving and receiving Supporting and leaning Loving and hating Sometimes crashing and burning with resentment and bitterness Futile arguments Begrudging compromise Sending each other in different directions Searching for emotional life rafts A place to breathe and healContinue reading “Work in Progress”
Daily Haiku – Sun. June 28, 2020
Haiku Loggerhead turtles Bringing joy to the snorkeler Who discovers them Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
Song Lyric Sunday – Girl on Fire
Great prompts for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams. Cool, Freeze, Heat and Melt. There will be a lot of interesting songs chosen today. My pick is Girl on Fire from the fantastic and very talented Alicia Keys. “Girl on Fire” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio albumContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Girl on Fire”
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