Silent Scream – Prosery The rules of the conversation were laid out forcefully, explicitly. He was not to speak or interrupt, only listen. He was warned that if he became upset or enraged it would not be tolerated. These harsh words spoken by someone who supposedly loved him and a person he adored. These words so different fromContinue reading “Silent Scream”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Song Lyric Sunday – Happy Together
This week’s prompts for Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams, are “Couple, Together and Us”. The first song I could think of was “Happy Together” by the Turtles from the sixties. I know this is going to be picked many times today so I’m just going to do the same and wish everybody aContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Happy Together”
Truth
Truth You were my king my idol I worshipped you each day bringing you gifts of fruit and flowers touched by sunshine kissed with tears and made with my love You feasted on my bounty and reclined in the warmth of my passion Enjoying the relief of my rescue I filled the emptiness inContinue reading “Truth”
Isolation
Isolation In the stillness of my mind there is no noise to confuse or mask thoughts Only peace and tranquility Allowing transition from a state of madness swathed in dark robes to pellucidity Where the light shines bright and unveiled Paving the way to concentration and meditation in solitude Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “Isolation”
One Liner Wednesday
After living in confinement with your spouse for 7 weeks or so, can you can relate to this statement? I know I can! In response to Linda G. Hill’s One Liner Wednesday
Twister
Twister The scent of jasmine hung heavy in the still night air Soothing and assuasive Peace had descended on the carnage of the day The rage came unmasked and bare Showing its teeth Fear engulfed all on its path The remains of the day scattered for miles Bricks and mortar Splintered wood from ancient treesContinue reading “Twister”
Just Plain Silly – A Quadrille
Just Plain Silly I can no longer cut through your noise Tired of trying Exhausted from effort Frustrated from failing This is just silly Time to terminate and leave behind the fruitless failures of this Herculean task so it may cease to be and rest in peace Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Just Plain Silly – A Quadrille”
Song Lyric Sunday – Mexico
As we are closing in on Cinco de Mayo this week, Jim Adams has prompted us with Burrito, Fajita, Mexican and Tequila for Song Lyric Sunday. I have chosen ‘Mexico’ by James Taylor. David Crosby and Graham Nash of Crosby Stills and Nash performed on this song with him and are featured in the video.Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Mexico”
Rooted Deep – Poem of the Month – May 2020
Rooted Deep Days, weeks, months of verbal battles and silences Jockeying for post position in a race of insanity Who can shout the loudest? Who will be heard? Who can inflict the most pain? Where is the breaking point? and there it was The finality of action A divisive statement spat like venomContinue reading “Rooted Deep – Poem of the Month – May 2020”
One Liner Wednesday
Good morning and Happy Wednesday! I found this funny ecard which made me giggle. Hope you enjoy it. In response to Linda G. Hill’s One Liner Wednesday
Poetry For Healing 