Extinguished Beaded sweat gathers in pools of salty droplets on smoldering earth Here in the valley of death where known life evaporates Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © In response to Frank Tassone’s Weekly Haiki #147 – Smoldering Image by esudroff from Pixabay
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Me
Me I am wild and boisterous Fearless and fierce I am me I am adventurous and curious Gutsy and brave I am me I tow the line and follow instructions Respectful and dutiful I am me I am kind and considerate Thoughtful and benevolent I am me I care and I love Gentle and sweetContinue reading “Me”
Almost
Almost Missing the closeness A breath on bare neck Fingertips stroking gently and whispered words spoken with romance Dancing in a head giddy with anticipation Blinded by the strategy Ignoring the signs It seems so long ago that we nearly had it all Expectations never met Promises broken Love poetry a means to anContinue reading “Almost”
One Liner Wednesday
As Wednesday rolls around again I am looking back at the past week. One day I happened to be in the waiting room at a car dealership and was watching CNN which was already running on the TV. It is one of my preferred news channels. A man came towards me and said he wouldContinue reading “One Liner Wednesday”
Uneven Terrain
Uneven Terrain The road is uneven hindering progress Slowing my stride I tread carefully not to slip Concentrating on each thought and decisions made What had brought Me here? Again A lesson to be learned What did I miss? Always on this path Going somewhere, nowhere Bent out of shape from missteps and life’s callousContinue reading “Uneven Terrain”
Song Lyric Sunday – Into The Mystic
I’ve been waiting to share probably my most favorite Van Morrison song with you and this is the week! Jim Adams, our host of Song Lyric Sunday, prompted us with the elements. Air, Fire, Earth and Water. I have gone with water and Van Morrison’s “Into The Mystic”. It has a beautiful poetic verse andContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Into The Mystic”
Blindness
Blindness Anger is the fortress protecting you Words weaponized Becoming knives Wielded in fury Slashing the air Until they reach their target and blood is drawn Your victim shrivels as breath is sucked from the life of love Once held as a gift to you in her open hands Now in powdered ash SlippingContinue reading “Blindness”
One Liner Wednesday
Good morning and welcome to One Liner Wednesday, a weekly challenge from Linda G. Hill. I found this to share with you today and I believe never a truer word is said! Do you agree?
Thunder Moon – Tanka
Milky Thunder moon Moves slowly across the sky Casting light on earth Illuminating the night Chasing away summer storms Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © in response to Frank Tassone’s Weekly Hakai Challenge #146 Buck Moon also known as Thunder Moon Photo by Joonas kääriäinen from Pexels
The Message
The Message Silent beating wings fanning the evening air The ruby-colored hummingbird appeared to me again answering my prayer On this eve of nuptials I crave its gentle presence To feel a willing spirit Taste nectar of orchids Surrounded by its essence Marveling at its size in this world of strength A tinyContinue reading “The Message”
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