Trigger There is a trigger I unknowingly squeeze Time after time I’m blindsided God help me please Not recognizing All the warning signs I stumble blindly On your mood this day Failing to read between the lines On reflection It was there to see In plain sight Why did I not know? So foolish ofContinue reading “Trigger”
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What Happened To Us?
What happened to us? Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses Lady Liberty welcomes you You can escape the classes Come here, it will be safe You will be able to flourish Bring your family with you So they can be nourished America was founded So those could flee Oppression in their nativeContinue reading “What Happened To Us?”
Circle of Life
I’m a little late with this poem for the Word of The Day Challenge on June 20, but hope you enjoy it. Circle of Life From first breath Anticipation Mouth open Seeking mother’s breast Confirmation Christmas coming Anticipation Gifts under the tree Santa is on his way Gratification Puppy love Anticipation Love at first sightContinue reading “Circle of Life”
Sunshine Blogger Award
I have been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by Tales From The Mind Of Kristian Thank you, I am honored! The Rules are: Thank the blogger who nominated you. Use the “Sunshine Blogger Award” logo on your post. Answer the 11 questions the selector asks of you. Nominate 5-11 bloggers you want to give theContinue reading “Sunshine Blogger Award”
Camaraderie
Camaraderie When the chips are down You’re not going to drown Keep your eye on the prize Focus on the game in hand No more head in the sand You are on the verge of a rise You’ve developed your strength Keeping enemies at arms length You don’t let them see you sweat You areContinue reading “Camaraderie”
A Shark’s Tooth Tale
The sun was dropping low in the sky as Lisa took her evening walk along the beach. Since she moved to Venice, Florida just two months earlier, this had become her ritual after her long day in the ER at the local hospital. As a nurse her days could be quite stressful and this activity calmedContinue reading “A Shark’s Tooth Tale”
Memories
Memories She said she would be there As she had promised I couldn’t wait to see her One thing about her She was always honest A summer day In a daisy filled meadow My grandmother and favorite Teddy Bear Were my most special guests And we all wore our best chapeaux We called it theContinue reading “Memories”
Looking For The Other Half
The Word of The Day Challenge for June 17 is Moiety. Admittedly I had to look this one up, but I’m thankful to learn its meaning. It’s definition according to Merriman-Webster’s dictionary is “Moiety: one of two equal parts – Half” It reminded me of a Plato allegory that I discovered some years ago andContinue reading “Looking For The Other Half”
Journey
Journey If you have lived your life To the ‘nth degree There is no part of you That is not damaged Leaving behind some debris Growing and learning Through the circle of life Banging into walls Running into dead ends Doing your best to avoid the strife The happiness is in and out LikeContinue reading “Journey”
Jolly Roger, Guitar, Iceberg – Three Word Challenge
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”
Poetry For Healing 