Author Archives: Christine Bolton

What’s up with that?

  After two months in the new city, Lisa was feeling more confident about her job and had settled in her apartment.  She was getting used to her surroundings but now it was time to get out there and meet some people.  Someone she worked with had said there was an organization called MeetUp andContinue reading “What’s up with that?”

321 Quote Me Challenge

A big thank you to Teresa at The Haunted Wordsmith She nominated me for the 321 Quote Me Challenge.  Please check out her site for some great content. WHAT IS IT? The 321 Quote Me challenge was created by A Guy Called Bloke. The idea is that you post a couple of quotes inspired by aContinue reading “321 Quote Me Challenge”

Oblivion

Wishing to feel numb As an object floating down a river No thoughts in my head Luxurious indifference Ignoring what must be considered Until I pull the last thread Not wanting to feel anymore Bone and muscle crushing pain Body aching from the anguish Mind full of blackness Dark thoughts of anger Unable to vanquishContinue reading “Oblivion”

Eyes Wide Open

Reading Cyranny’s Cove Blog last night, I see that she is featuring something called After Eight Moments  She has been capturing moments each day with her phone and shares them on her site.  She suggested we might  also find some time to see what we can come up with. I think it’s a great concept and itContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open”

Balance

Faces forming in the clouds Evanescent in the billowing shroud Colors brilliant at the end of the day Pinks and blues give way to oranges and grey Salty spray upon the face Murmuring waves rolling without a trace Windblown feathers of the hawk Spirits of the ocean talk Energy of the water runs deep CryingContinue reading “Balance”

Independence

I must admit, not being a born American, I have always had a problem with July 4th, Independence Day.  I just never quite got the hang of it!  Thanksgiving was much easier.  It was like Christmas only earlier. However this year it is much more meaningful.  Not because of the food and fireworks, but becauseContinue reading “Independence”

Cover Of Darkness

The sun burst forth In its morning resplendence Flowers opened their hearts For the bees’ appetence This was the day You returned to me All those repressed emotions Were suddenly set free Optimism and happiness Took my sadness away A bright future together It was meant to be this way But for sometime now You haveContinue reading “Cover Of Darkness”

Melancholy

The anger finally subsided We have gone to different places The storm raged furiously You showed so many faces Feeling shell-shocked Confusion took its stranglehold Not knowing which end is up I feel uncontrolled Divide and conquer Who is running this game We are weakened by this strategy Our sanity to reclaim Tempers are temperedContinue reading “Melancholy”