Rhythm The soft breeze liftedan early morning mistThe skies clearedas the sun appearedand the earth was kissed Equal parts of dayshared with the nightwho darkens the skyas we close our eyeswhile they fight for the light A circle of existencegiving life and breathYesterday is history Tomorrow is a mysteryUntil we meet our death Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Rhythm”
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Song Lyric Sunday – Papa was a Rolling Stone
Happy Father’s to all dads out there! Jim Adams has given us a dads’ theme for today’s Song Lyric Sunday. I have chosen an old Temptations song, Papa was a Rolling Stone. A song performed by Motown recording act the Undisputed Truth. It was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1971, and released as a single in May 1972.Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Papa was a Rolling Stone”
Social Butterfly
Social Butterfly Her eyes were shiningon this night of the full moonHair tumbling down her back A social butterflySashaying across the floorHer eyes were shining Others would smileas she approached themOn this night of the full moon Basking in the attentionReveling in the moodHair tumbling down her back Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Mind Love Misery’s Menagerie SaturdayContinue reading “Social Butterfly”
Who Are You?
Who Are You? What happened to you?Spouting allegationsI recognize you no moreYou are a strange aberrationLike a two headed monsterWith whom am I dealingAn anomaly of a man Who can leave me reeling Unable to collect myselfwhen you turn on a dimeMy feelings muddledBeing slow is now a crimeConfidence has been lostI bounce off your arroganceSpinning andContinue reading “Who Are You?”
Poem of the Month – July 2019 – Small
Small How small and insignificant I feelAs the waves lap the shoreIn my mind I escape to a place whereMy thoughts have never gone before Would this mighty sea swallow me?In one fierce and furious gushOr kiss my feet with a gentleness That I may hear the earth’s hush Its energy coursing through my veinsSafe from harm, yetContinue reading “Poem of the Month – July 2019 – Small”
Whipping Post
Whipping Post Tie me to that whipping postyet one more timeIt has become your obsessionto punish what you see as a crime My expression does not pleasethe sound of my voice must grateIt is anything, something, nothingthat awakens your hate Sideswiped without warningI am at the mercy of your moodwhich appears suddenly, no warningand then begins theContinue reading “Whipping Post”
Tangled Web – A Haiku
Tangled Web A spider at workShe weaves her gossamer webIntricate detail Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©In response to Mind Love Misery’s MenagerieHeeding Haiku – Spider WebImage by bella67 from Pixabay
One Liner Wednesday
These Wednesday’s roll around quickly don’t they? This week Linda G Hill’s One Liner Wednesday has a new badge thanks to Laura from Riddle from the Middle who won the challenge for a new graphic. Congratulations Laura! My contribution this week is humor, as usual. Hope you enjoy the laugh!
Petticoat Lane, London E.1
Petticoat Lane Ladies and gents, roll up, roll up The request of Cockney patterYou won’t believe your eyesgoes the stallholder’s chatter Merchandise galore from soup to nutsA new set of platesor some fabric cuts Fresh baked bagelsand plenty of noshSaris and leather goodsSome things quite posh Fruits and vegetablesRibbons and lacePlants and flowersCaricatures of your face Clothing and shoesin all shapesContinue reading “Petticoat Lane, London E.1”
A Walk in the Woods – Flash Fiction
Walk in the Woods Walking slowly through the woods, Jessica was lost in her thoughts. It had been an emotionally driven weekend and she desperately wanted to shake off the remnants of the past two days. She stopped suddenly when far away an interrupted cry jerked her out of her reverie. She wondered what itContinue reading “A Walk in the Woods – Flash Fiction”
Poetry For Healing 