Terrain Gorse covered mountains Heather of purple tangled In between craggy rocks Just to please the eyes Kaleidoscope of shapes and colors Lingering memories the prize Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © In response to a d’Verse prompt Lillian’s Alphabet Sestet Using letters G-H-I-J-K-L
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Banjo
Banjo It was early in the day The market street was busy An average sized crowd had gathered He played sitting on a high stool Banjo boy why are you not in school The music was amazing His talent evident He looked thirteen years of age Certainly nobody’s fool Banjo boy why are you notContinue reading “Banjo”
The Voyage of Annie Moore
The Voyage of Annie Moore She stood shivering in the night Her siblings never far from sight The fog was hanging thick in the air As they stood waiting saying a silent prayer Tonight the journey will be across the ocean On the high seas a future, stirring emotion A new country lured them awayContinue reading “The Voyage of Annie Moore”
One Liner Wednesday
Good Wednesday morning! Here is another one of my Gary Larson favorites to share with you. Enjoy your day. In response to Linda G Hill’s One Liner Wednesday
Game On
Just a game to you You played because you could Your unfiltered words and actions a green light to those who contained their hatred No thought or dedication or ability to multitask Let alone read Communication skills nonexistent Your statistics will be great indeed Destined for the history books Headlining The Biggest loser of allContinue reading “Game On”
Vicious Cycle
Vicious Cycle When one’s truth is not spoken Lines become blurred Wandering through a fog Not knowing what was heard One miscommunication can multiply Assumptions are for the lazy Not reading between the lines Can make things hazy You understand this I understand that Knocking heads together Trying to avoid another spat From the comfortContinue reading “Vicious Cycle”
Time
Time Time placed in a bottle Saved for a rainy day Remembrances sweet A familiar scent Jogging a memory A feeling of foreplay Slowing down To savor the taste Of delicious sentiments Dancing in the mind Toying with the senses Having thoughts unchaste Traveling back to that time Bringing certain joy to the heart MuchContinue reading “Time”
Eyes Wide Open – Week 9
Good Morning! Lately I have been obsessed with people’s quirky mail boxes and lawn decor. Some are really quite entertaining! As usual all photos are taken with an iPhone. Enjoy your Saturday! Mailbox in disguise! Tube Dude mailbox Some crafty work done to this one! I guess this belongs to a fisherman I thinkContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open – Week 9”
Evil Woman
Evil Woman You scarred him for life Midwife to the devil So full of jealousy You egotistical witch Taking the gift of motherhood To an unacceptable level Poor child yearning for approval Just wishing for the love of his mother Instead he gets a competitor A green-eyed monster Craving the attention meant for him AsContinue reading “Evil Woman”
Reunion
Reunion Like snowflakes falling Silently in the night I am unaware of the beauty About to unfold in my sight You stand in front of me After a lifetime of years Memories roaring back Bringing with them tears Separated as teenagers Daddy with a shotgun A baby on the way Our parents come undone YouContinue reading “Reunion”
Poetry For Healing 