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Eight – Poem of the Month – August 2018

Eight When I was eight Things were not so great Life gave me such a kick I grew up pretty quick A child expecting a present Instead was delivered unpleasant My parents started fighting Just the beginning of writing That was clearly on the wall Witnessing the nightly brawl My father was an unhappy manContinue reading “Eight – Poem of the Month – August 2018”

The Old Tower

It was an easy amble along the cliff top until they could see the old tower standing majestically overlooking the cove. As they approached, the ruins of the old abbey came into full view and the memory of childhood adventures came rushing back, like a tidal wave, into Joanna’s mind.  They were such happy times. Continue reading “The Old Tower”

Resumé

Sorrowful and woebegone is your life When you take a good look Checking in and out of relationships Like a dog-eared library book As a stroke on a keyboard Searching all the profiles Life’s offerings in a database Bringing on the fake smiles Following one another like lemmings With no fear of stepping off theContinue reading “Resumé”

Moonlight

In a moon punctured velvety sky The stars shone like bright lights Glinting through pinholes reminiscent of A thousand and one Arabian nights A backdrop dramatic in its splendor Showcasing the beauty of nature’s jewels She reclined on a blanket of leaves Her eyes drawing him into her limpid pools The young and petulant girlContinue reading “Moonlight”

Escape To Solace

Energized by your appearance Seduced by your presence Captured by your perseverance Awakened by your caress Passion aroused with your finesse Excellence achieved by your experience Taken by your curiosity Overwhelmed with your generosity Surrounding me with perfection Overpowering me with your protection Luring me to that special place Astounding me with your charms CarryingContinue reading “Escape To Solace”

Tilting At Windmills

  There is an empty place in my soul Where you once used to live You have left there long since As there was no more of me to give You visit my mind often Unbeknown to you You come and go when needed Until I’m ready to say adieu I’m trying to comprehend WhereContinue reading “Tilting At Windmills”

Deviate

Trucking along the road Disregarding life’s load Taking advantage of the free ride Letting someone else be the guide Never to deviate from the course Using another as the centrifugal force Having lost all sense of being You are now merely sightseeing A shadow of your former self Resembling an object on a mantle shelf Continue reading “Deviate”

Longing

Longing through her tears She sees the child with no fears A vision in a dress of blue A pretty ribbon in her hair A photo taken with care Capturing the early morning hue Standing by her mother with pride Family dog sitting on the other side She looks lovingly at the image Yearning forContinue reading “Longing”