Dead End In reflection I see beyond the sorrow Mourning the loss of future but understanding the past You were the road I had to travel A journey with a twisted path of excitement and mystery but paved with potholes and eventually a dead end Why did I have to travel along this way andContinue reading “Dead End”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Daily Haiku – Thursday May 18, 2023
Haiku Pink bougainvillea Tumbling over a white wall Picture postcard view Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
One Liner Wednesday – The F Word
Some years ago I hardly ever swore. I certainly didn’t use the F word unless it was absolutely necessary. I used to save it up for special occasions when it would have some real meaning or give a sense of relief when used. Fast forward fifteen years or so and I now throw the wordContinue reading “One Liner Wednesday – The F Word”
Daily Haiku – Wednesday May 17, 2023
Senryu In the shade of trees Feeling the coolness of moss Soft under the feet Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Daily Haiku – Tuesday May 16, 2023
Senryu Loneliness consumes Closed off from friendship and love Scarred from life’s story Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023
The Mirror Has Two Sides There are two sides to a mirror The side you choose holds magic confirming your narcissistic nature Which loves what it sees My side is blank It’s only purpose to reflect your image out to the world I am unseen, living in your shadow Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023”
Daily Haiku – Monday May 15, 2023
Haiku A crack of thunder As lightning creases the sky An imminent storm Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Daily Haiku – Sunday May 14, 2023
Senryu My head is aching Your words echo in my mind My heart is heavy Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Song Lyric Sunday – You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
As the old Virginia Slims cigarette commercial said, “You’ve come a long way baby”. This week, Song Lyric Sunday host Jim Adams, has prompted us to write about Girl Groups. The early 60s was a bonanza period for girl groups like the Marvelettes, The Shangri Las, The Supremes, The Dixie Cups etc. The vocal talentContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby”
Daily Haiku – Saturday May 13, 2023
Haiku Chicks are a-chirping Mother Mockingbird stays close Until they can fly Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved