Author Archives: Christine Bolton

Autumn – Poem of the Month – October 2018

Autumn Acorns crunching under feet Squirrels making a hasty retreat Leaves of different colors fallen This is now the season of Autumn Humidity has finally left the air The sun lies lower with less of a glare A crispness now freshens the landscape Summer has finally found her escape Flower petals dying out on stemsContinue reading “Autumn – Poem of the Month – October 2018”

Song Lyric Sunday – Sleep’s Dark and Silent Gate

Jackson Browne is one of my most favorite singers.  The words to this song, Sleep’s Dark and Silent Gate, are quite poetic and poignant.  It was featured on his album, The Pretenders, in 1976.  The video has an introduction from Bonnie Raitt. In response to Helen Vahdati’s prompt Sleep for Song Lyric Sunday Enjoy your Sunday!Continue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Sleep’s Dark and Silent Gate”

Flower and Flour

Flower and Flour Flowers in the rain showers Drinking their wine Soaking in the goodness Drenching the vine Flowers for senses Pleasing the eyes and nose Calla Lilies, Freesias And the red, red, rose Flowers for healing Lavender and Eucalyptus Remedies for ailments From fruits of the citrus Flour from corn and wheat Rye andContinue reading “Flower and Flour”

Driven

Driven The street her catwalk The clothes her haute couture Head held high She strutted her stuff At sixteen she was quite mature Wrong side of the tracks Not a good start to life Being posh elevated her confidence Avoiding the strife Able to work this To get what she needed Knowing herself Trusting herselfContinue reading “Driven”

Eyes Wide Open – Week 11

Good Morning! Another interesting week while I was out running.  I even caught sight of an Iguana!  You just never know what you are going to find out there. Inspiration is everywhere. Enjoy your Saturday and please share some of the things you see when you keep your eyes wide open. Have a great Saturday!Continue reading “Eyes Wide Open – Week 11”

Meeting

Meeting The coolness of the marble Soothed her feeling of duress Waiting patiently for the outcome She smoothed down her dress Looking quickly in her compact She checked her hair A stray wisp had escaped Giving her an eclectic flair The museum was quiet She gazed at the artwork Standing in front of the paintingContinue reading “Meeting”

Lies

Lies One little lie, two little lies Three lies, four This is how it begins Hard to keep track Impossible to ignore Choosing to go down that slippery slope There’s no turning back The choice has been made Say goodbye to all hope Infatuation is a welcome guest But he obscures your vision With aContinue reading “Lies”

Mosaic

Mosaic This is where I want to be With people eager and free Different looks and colored hair Seems a place where we can share A diverse cultural melting pot We get to see what each other’s got Learning to respect our neighbors and appreciating their labors New colors, sights and sounds Different foods toContinue reading “Mosaic”

Losing My Religion

Losing My Religion There is no copyright on God It’s a free for all game All taking a different route But the ending is the same Babies drinking scripture In their mother’s milk Buddhists shaving their head In robes of orange silk Distorted thinking Insisting God is a warmonger Murdering innocents For a life toContinue reading “Losing My Religion”