SenryuYour silent whisperscan be heard across oceansand comfort my heart Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
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Saved from Extinction – A Quadrille
Saved from Extinction Marriage savedfrom extinctionafter weeks ofnot understandingthe distinctionbetween two peoplewith opposing viewsHurting each otherbeyond belief the other must chooseAnger escalatingblinded with rageuntil the coin dropsin the slot andno more war to wage Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Linda from Charmed Chaos is hostingD’Verse Poets Monday Quadrille tonight. Her prompt word is Extinction.A Quadrille isContinue reading “Saved from Extinction – A Quadrille”
Sunbeam
Sunbeam Like dust in a sunbeamYour closeness is ubiquitousUnseen, but in every particleOnly visible in lightYour essence omnipresent You nest in my mindWishful thoughts conjuredon my darkest daysWhen wild horses cannotdrag me from sadness I lose myself in you and our memoriesof special moments sharedSignificant to only usCherished forever Even though you are goneYou remain here with meYour strengthContinue reading “Sunbeam”
Song Lyric Sunday – Put on Your High Heel Sneakers
This week I looked at Jim Adams’ prompts for Song Lyric Sunday and thought “Oh no! What on earth am I going to find?” I don’t know what I was worried about, there were so many songs to choose from. From Clothing, Hat, Pants, Scarf, Shirt, Shoes or Tie, I choose this classic from TheContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Put on Your High Heel Sneakers”
The Circle of Life
The Circle of Life It shed its leaves this AutumnLightening the load one last timeWeary now from carrying the weight Limbs already beginning to dieThe old tree was ailingIt already knew its fate The seasons had come and goneMany a creature hadInhabited its boughs Nests of squirrels and birdsA fox’s den at the baseIts leaves shading the cows ThisContinue reading “The Circle of Life”
Control
Control You were inside my headreading thoughts like an x-rayObedient to you no moreI escaped and ran far awayBut you lured me backwith your bait and switchand before I knew itI was kissing the witch I am putty in your handsWeakened and malleableSoaked like leatheruntil I am pliableStretched to the limiton the verge of breakingI amContinue reading “Control”
One Liner Wednesday
Ever had one of those days where no matter how hard you tried it felt like you were going nowhere? One step forward and two steps back? This Far Side Cartoon reminded of when I needed “shepherding” Have a great Wednesday! In response to Linda G. Hill’s One Liner Wednesday
Anticipation
Anticipation As the last rays of sunstretch down to touch the earthand the final leaf falls from the treeI will still be here, waitingfor you and all that it is worth Let the darkness comeand smother me with dreadFor I will soon knowwhether you will finally comeor my fear will tear me to shreds A lifetime spentContinue reading “Anticipation”
Questions
Questions What is missing inside of methat refuses to believeI am worth more? That this treatmentI have receivedis acceptable? Instead of being takento the top of the mountainI was left to rot in a ditch Declarations of loveDuplicitous, dishonorableyet believable Now I am a warriorfighting for her lifewith amputated limbs My heart in need of healingDoubting and doubtfulScarred with cynicism WhyContinue reading “Questions”
Song Lyric Sunday – House of the Rising Sun
Jim Adams has prompted us with Wall, House, Floor and Roof for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday. I went with the House of the Rising Sun by The Animals from 1964. Fifty five years on and this song is still strong. It is iconic and I never grow tired of hearing it. I love EricContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – House of the Rising Sun”
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