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The Darkening

The Darkening Without warningwinter descended on her heartThere was no autumnNo preparationJust the instant freezeshocking her from the warmthof summer sun He had arrivedselling her his snake oiland charmsLight filtered intoher gloom, reviving hertaking her fromthe darkness Like new birth in springshe had come aliveonce moreEverything had meaningand she smiled againHis gift was now hersto share withContinue reading “The Darkening”

Alter Ego

Alter Ego Sometimes in betweenthe darkness and the dawnthe mind wanders, searchingfor where the wild things areas if naturally drawn Images of hope and excitementwhere you may spurt and sputterBe free without limitationsor shackles that imprisonand who will care what you utter Follow your heart to this placewhere imagination becomes realityand self-confidence grows like weedsYour self-esteem willContinue reading “Alter Ego”

Sheets in the Wind

Sheets in the Wind Like sheets blowing in the windShe let her thoughts drift awayAnd for that one temporary momentShe realized she could easily stray Her mind running rampantsuddenly freed from its cageShe was acting out of characterand definitely not her age Imprisoned in her mindshe had never ventured that farand somehow without warningshe was behaving quiteContinue reading “Sheets in the Wind”

Song Lyric Sunday – Don’t Know Why

This week’s prompts for Song Lyric Sunday, from Jim Adams, are Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. I went with this lovely song, ‘Don’t Know Why’, by Norah Jones. I hope you’ll enjoy it too. Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She hasContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Don’t Know Why”

Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia Running scaredFrantic and confusedThrough the doorInto another roomEach one disused  Open, closeWhat does this mean?Open againAm I in a mazeor is this a dream? I can’t escapeWindows are lockedAdrenalin pumpingbut screams are silentMy voice blocked Anxiety taking holdI cannot catch my breathDarkness comesSwallowing me wholeSuffocating into death  Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Sue Vincent’s Thursday Write/Photo ChallengeContinue reading “Claustrophobia”

Impetuous

Impetuous The melodious soundof instrumentsbroke the still night airA soft rhythmic beatappealing and seducing daring to share Like a moth to a flameit lured and cajoledwith musical ingenuityLacking self-controlIt was easy to be temptedSuccumbing to promiscuity Heart racingand adrenalin flowingCaution thrown to the windThe course unchartedand on this whimall hopes were pinned  Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©MishContinue reading “Impetuous”

Leaving

Leaving I know you are leaving meand I start to lose controlYou are walking awaywith my heart and my soul Not a moment’s hesitationbefore you open that doorI am already your historyas I slump to the floor You take all that I haveAnd then some moreI am an empty vesselwith nothing left to pour How does it feeltoContinue reading “Leaving”

Trumpeter Swan

Trumpeter Swan Looking through the tall grassdown into the valley belowOh what a sight for my sore eyesDid this magical day bestowThe majestic Trumpeter SwanSignature ebony beak, legs and feetHis plumage surrounding himas a throne on which he will seat He moved silently on a mirrored lake Creating a picture postcard sceneThe cold waters are his kingdom WhereContinue reading “Trumpeter Swan”