OCD Obsessive I know I am Compulsive, perhaps I happen to give a damn as things might collapse Order is important to me so I can maintain control All where it’s supposed to be then its perfection I can extoll Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © Laura is hosting Poetics tonightContinue reading “OCD”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Unspoken
Unspoken A warrior in her own marriage guarded and alert at all times Never knowing when the serpent would commit conjugal crimes Wondering how she arrived here he’d pulled the wool over her eyes Ludicrous that this could happen and no one there to hear her cries The more forceful his voice theContinue reading “Unspoken”
Union Meeting – Flash Fiction
Union Meeting The hall was crowded and David eased his way towards the stage. Squeezing through the throng and ducking under the inevitable signs, he found the spot where his view was unobstructed. He checked his watch noting it was seven fifty, and then patted his left chest pocket for reassurance. He could hear his heartContinue reading “Union Meeting – Flash Fiction”
Song Lyric Sunday – Diamonds
For the Song Lyric Sunday Challenge this week, Jim Adams has prompted us with Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby and Sapphire. I have chosen Diamonds by Rihanna. I hope you enjoy it and have a great Sunday! “Diamonds” is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her seventh studio album, Unapologetic (2012). It was written by Sia Furler together with its producers, BennyContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Diamonds”
Lying Eyes
Lying Eyes As this day begins with moody grey skies Dark thoughts of you filling me with such dread Remembering your words and lying eyes As you lay sleeping in this wretched bed How you have torn this life of ours to shreds What lies will you speak to me on this day For IContinue reading “Lying Eyes”
One Liner Wednesday
Another Wednesday rolls around and I hope this week finds you in good spirits and coping well in these challenging times of social distancing and confinement. Sometimes separated from our loved ones. Most importantly I hope you are in good health. Today I am sharing this funny ecard. I’m wondering if our self-quarantine will eventuallyContinue reading “One Liner Wednesday”
Hidden Enemy
Hidden Enemy Bright silver moon Shine your light On poor souls Wandering In darkness of night Bewildered and confused Led like lambs to slaughter Forever Abused Plague ridden earth Unwelcome, infecting Blindly attacking Oblivious to race Cleansing, correcting Cruel and heartless Boundaries inconsistent Sucking air from lungs Drowning in phlegm The cure nonexistent Christine BoltonContinue reading “Hidden Enemy”
Close the Door – A Quadrille
Close the Door As the day ends It is time to reflect on events that were less than perfect Annoyances, delays that did gnaw, irritate To be tossed away for it’s time to celebrate Door closed a day to forget My glass is full Wine’s my outlet Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © DeContinue reading “Close the Door – A Quadrille”
Song Lyric Sunday – Happy Birthday
Jim Adams has prompted us this week with Birthday, Cake, Gift, Party and Surprise for Song Lyric Sunday. This was an easy pick for me by the great Stevie Wonder aptly named Happy Birthday. This is a special song for all of us but the inspiration behind this version is very special as you’ll readContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Happy Birthday”
Together
Together In its final burst of energy the setting sun leaves the day with its warmth and glow Taking nothing from us other than the memories it championed With its flickering light slipping slowly below the horizon the remains of the day gently turn to night A sense of oneness with the universe A flickerContinue reading “Together”
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