Another Wednesday morning and time for Linda G Hill’s One Liner Wednesday I should carry this quote on a card in my wallet so that I can flash it when needed. I am one of those people who are a magnet to those who want to just talk and talk and talk. Usually it’s a randomContinue reading “One Liner Wednesday”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Risk and Reward
Risk and Reward Please do not stand on ceremony I just want to curl up and hide No desire to see anyone today My brain has been fried This was a day That should have been pure leisure A time to connect and participate In each other’s pleasure Instead we pummeled and punched and rainedContinue reading “Risk and Reward”
Haven
Haven The fragrant cedars Standing uniformly Along the skyline A majestic sight Of green lushness In afternoon sunshine Balmy breezes Swaying branches Shadows moving dark to light Pending direction At the will of the wind Forming a spectacular sight Down to the bay The winding road curves With vistas of azure sea White bungalows BeachesContinue reading “Haven”
The Ringmaster
The Ringmaster The exhilaration I feel When before the master I kneel His presence surrounding me On this night that is moonlit I am now ready to commit To him completely The connection is radioactive and attraction seductive I am consumed with a sensation A feeling within Urging me to commit the sinContinue reading “The Ringmaster”
Song Lyric Sunday – Last
This week’s theme is “Last” from Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sunday I immediately thought of “At Last” by Etta James, but I opted for this version by Beyoncé when she sang it to the First Couple at President Obama’s first inauguration. It was a very moving moment for me and I will never forget it.Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Last”
A Mama’s Gift
A Mama’s Gift Your essence lingers With the feel of your silk robe As if you were still there I would play dress up Like any child Pretending I had your flair Wearing your high heels Make up and jewelry I became a miniature you Exulted by your delight Of my performance Giving me creditContinue reading “A Mama’s Gift”
Eyes Wide Open – Week #21
Good Saturday morning! It was an unusual week and I wasn’t able to get as many photos as I’d hoped so I have cheated a little and included two from a vacation to Ireland a couple of months ago. I was so lucky that I got to take a lesson in Falconry, which is somethingContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open – Week #21”
Lost Dog
Lost Dog The frost was nipping at my toes So I knew how cold he was feeling The lone, collarless dog by the lamp post was undoubtedly shivering I looked in the store windows and scanned newspaper classifieds Looking for Lost Dog pleas Hoping to make someone gratified I talked to passersContinue reading “Lost Dog”
Virgin Snow – Poem of the Month – December 2018
Virgin Snow It was virgin snow almost a sin to walk there Earth soundproofing and protecting itself from chaos Silent and peaceful fresh air Most birds had flown but a few mourning doves cooed The sun was struggling to make its appearance Invisible animals searched for food The stillness of the morning lifted my spiritsContinue reading “Virgin Snow – Poem of the Month – December 2018”
Water Music
Water Music Every evening when the sun Was low in the sky He would go to the river’s edge To reminisce and he would cry Not so long had passed Since she had been lost to him He would sit and play his piano And drink his tonic and gin He had moved his instrumentContinue reading “Water Music”
Poetry For Healing 