Foul Frog – Quadrille A frog in my mailbox Every day I looked Funny I thought But never spooked Once picking up mail He was still in residence Something wet on my hand My negligence Brown and slimy Smelling as I walked away Oh yuckety yuck Disgusting bouquet! Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Continue reading “Foul Frog – A True Story”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Pound of Flesh
Pound of Flesh Revenge was apparent after she had been violated He had taken what was hers Her body abused, desecrated There was an air of desperation She wanted justice served Eventually it came and he got what he deserved Finally what had been craved Was now hers to feast But that plump, pound ofContinue reading “Pound of Flesh”
White Lady of Kinsale – Poem of the Month – November 2018
White Lady of Kinsale The moon had risen in the black sky Giving an ethereal luminescence Silver shimmering ripples on the lake Magical in its quivering quintessence The place of myths and legends Mystery suspended in the cool night air A white vision stands at water’s edge A commanding presence with her long hair TheContinue reading “White Lady of Kinsale – Poem of the Month – November 2018”
Song Lyric Sunday – Oct. 7 – FIND
The week’s Song Lyric Sunday Prompt is “Find/Found” There are so many good ones to choose from but this week I picked this old favorite by Lou Rawls. I just love his voice! In response to Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sunday Follow Poetry For Healing on WordPress.com You’ll Never Find Another Love Like MineContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Oct. 7 – FIND”
Perdition
Perdition Love is an illusion Conquering all In the fiery furnace Burning you with desire It will you enthrall Deciduous horns Giving way to new growth Lost In a burbled frenzy You promise the devil Your sworn oath Cards in play Could be your downfall Queen of Diamonds Greed and avarice Disguised as jovial ChangeContinue reading “Perdition”
Eyes Wide Open – Week 13
Thank goodness the temperature dropped below the 90 degree mark this week, which made running more of a pleasure than a chore! I managed to catch a few interesting things on my iPhone and hope you enjoy them. They inspired me and perhaps they will do the same for you. Have a great Saturday! ThisContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open – Week 13”
Faraway
Faraway Faraway in my dreams You wait for me here We kiss in sunlight and then you disappear You come and go whenever I wish Never staying long Swimming away like a fish Playfully you are the wind Blowing up my dress Water splashing me Gently like a caress Sometimes I hide And you haveContinue reading “Faraway”
Confirmation
Confirmation Today your behavior is decided The nation watching is divided You’ve described your actions as silly Boyhood pranks leaving us chilly Your true colors shined brightly through The thin veneer that is you We saw you for what you are A privileged bully hiding behind the bar We’ve met many like you over theContinue reading “Confirmation”
Balancing Act
Balancing Act Walking a tightrope Above the minefields of your existence I throw caution to the wind Up here I may fall A path of least resistance Melancholy thoughts And depressing actions Separate us by degrees Refusing to let go Clinging to air I’m an artist of trapeze Remaining in limbo With noContinue reading “Balancing Act”
Different Animals
Different Animals Anticipating your response Of what will surely come I brace for the onslaught My nerves tightening As I become more fraught Vacillating the point Until we were drained Back and forth and back again Wishing it would end But the winner does not yet reign Storming off in anger I see you underContinue reading “Different Animals”
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