It was Monday morning and Sam was so excited about his first guitar lesson. He had saved his allowance for weeks, washed cars, and mowed the grass so he could afford the six-lesson package advertised at the local music store. At 13 years old he was experiencing the full onslaught of adolescence and desperately wantedContinue reading “Jolly Roger, Guitar, Iceberg – Three Word Challenge”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Fight
Fight I choose no fight Portraying only composure When you are less than happy I feel trapped in this enclosure Nothing can lift your darkness No matter how I endeavor Angry at the world Aiming at whomever Your words delivered With such fervor Those that hear them Display a shiver Eyes blinded in rage NotContinue reading “Fight”
Nefarious
Nefarious She is kind and thoughtful Sweet and kind Always gracious to all In a peaceful state of mind She may have discovered herself In the age of Aquarius But make no mistake This angel can be nefarious Yes poised and serene Loving all who cross her path Yet if you mess with her YouContinue reading “Nefarious”
Introduce
Introduce Let me introduce to you Without any further adieu (ado) The star of tonight’s show Who is so very eager to go He has been chomping on the bit To be on this stage so brightly lit Making his first appearance For such an esteemed audience He has rehearsed for days In the hopeContinue reading “Introduce”
Eggplant, Jellyfish, Space – Three Things Challenge
This is my first response to a daily Three Things Challenge from the Haunted Wordsmith. Thanks for reading! Somehow Sarah managed to turn her key in the lock as she struggled to hold on to the two overfilled grocery bags. Her head and shoulders damp from the unexpected light rain. Brushing a loose strand ofContinue reading “Eggplant, Jellyfish, Space – Three Things Challenge”
Affinity
Affinity We are drifting apart No words have been spoken We no longer seem to have an affinity The string on our yo-yo is broken Like running against the wind Or going in different directions Our one has become two And we have lost our connection It is debilitating To lose our other half SadnessContinue reading “Affinity”
Crestfallen
Crestfallen She reached the giddy heights Soaring like the birds Her heart racing, pushing her there At the sound of his loving words Head over heels Heartbeats out of whack What is this drug she is on Bouncing like a jumping jack Where did he come from Crashing into her world Spinning her out ofContinue reading “Crestfallen”
Trees
I was watching a drama on Amazon yesterday and there was a dialogue between a man and woman who were walking in the city of Dublin getting to know each other. She was from Cuba and he was Irish. She asked him what kind of tree she was looking at and he answered, it wasContinue reading “Trees”
Composure
Composure Elegant and dignified I try to remain Although extremely hard When you are killing my brain Blindsided by the onslaught It came from out of left field Words crossed in anger Like weapons to wield The accelerant used To me was unknown My confidence lost in the flames I’m now in the danger zoneContinue reading “Composure”
Frazzled
Frazzled I’m frazzled of late It seems to be my fate I work so hard to be Completely in charge of me Only allowing a wrinkle or two To distort the view Of a drama-free life Without a hint of strife This is what I hope to achieve As long as I can believe ThatContinue reading “Frazzled”
Poetry For Healing 