Vision in Blue He couldn’t believe his eyes. It was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He was in the middle of a forest and the floor was covered in beautiful flowers. There were deer gamboling through the trees and he could hear music. Walking slowly towards him was a beautiful girl. Barefoot and draped inContinue reading “Vision in Blue – Flash Fiction”
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Everlasting
Everlasting In the glorious sunsetIt is so easy to forget The times of troubleWhen we were so youngand how far we’ve comefrom love’s young couple We fought like cat and dogSometimes it was just a slogNever thinking we’d make itAs poor as church miceNever having anything niceMaking do with polish and spit Somehow, we survivedNow I feel weContinue reading “Everlasting”
Off Balance
Off Balance Walking the tightropethat is your life storyStruggling to balancecomplicationsHeld in self-serving glory Juggling emotionsKeeping the peaceWondering which will fitthe revolving scenariosthat never seem to cease Striving for symmetryI soften the jagged piecesWhere there is no colorI paint it blackand iron out the creases Equilibrium is missingand ignorance not optionalSearching for elusive solutionsIf only I could steadyContinue reading “Off Balance”
Song Lyric Sunday – Blueberry Hill
This week’s Song Lyric Sunday prompt from Jim Adams, is Mountain/Hill. I knew immediately what I would share. Blueberry Hill by the great Fats Domino. It was written in back in1940 but is best remembered for this rock and roll version in the 1950s. Fats Domino died in 2017 at age 89. This version remindsContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Blueberry Hill”
The Drop – Songxicun, China
The Drop – Songxicun, China The covert message had been decoded. Friday 16:30: Songxicun, Water Pump. She arrived early and the square was empty. It was difficult for her to blend in to the surroundings so she stepped into a doorway and waited. Her contact was late. When he arrived, she watched him stop and light a cigarette. DrawingContinue reading “The Drop – Songxicun, China”
Who Cares?
Who Cares? Who caresFor the caregiver? Pained and wearyBut must deliverQuietly absorbinganother’s pain Shouldering the weightSuffering the bane Does anyone askHow you are feeling? Bring me this, don’t do that Can’t they see, you’re reeling? Tired from journeying Several times a dayWaiting, watchingHurry up and stay Observing from the perimeterOf the hospital roomNurses and doctors And aides, none of whomWill ask how you are,Continue reading “Who Cares?”
In A Daze
In A Daze Wandering aimlesslywith no destinationBumping into wallsLooking for affirmationSeeing stars fallingAppetite lostSmitten with infatuationFingers are crossed Intimate interactionwith hope of durabilityCrossed wires likelyIn all probabilityOne night of passionCausing one to gulpPierced with an arrowTurning the mind to pulp Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©In response to:Hélène Vaillant’s What do you See Photo PromptWord Prompts:SmittenIntimateDurablePassionContinue reading “In A Daze”
Sound of Silence – An Elfchen
Sound of Silence – An Elfchen SilenceThe soundis still goldenand my heart restsPeacefully Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©In response to Go Dog Go Cafe’s Tuesday Writing PromptThe Elfchen is an 11 word poem written in 5 lines— Line 1=1word,Line 2=2words, Line 3=3words, Line 4=4 words, Line 5 =1 word.Lines 1 and 5 should not beContinue reading “Sound of Silence – An Elfchen”
One Liner Wednesday
Good morning! Another Wednesday rolls around and I’m hoping you all had a good week. Linda G.Hill’s One Liner Wednesday is a sure way to get over Hump Day. I always enjoy reading everyone’s positive quotes and funny anecdotes. This week she asks us the question “Good or Bad?” Here is one I found. HaveContinue reading “One Liner Wednesday”
Darkness and Light
Darkness and Light It was the destinyof the dark soulsto be exiledforever inthe murkyland of doom Those blessedwith sunshine traveled tothe honey mineon the other sideof the moon Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Sarah is hosting the bar at dVerse Poets Pub tonightand has declared it Games Night. We are to use at leastthree video games toContinue reading “Darkness and Light”
Poetry For Healing 