Song Lyric Sunday – Reggae Music

Well this should be easy for Song Lyric Sunday participants because it’s Reggae Week! I was torn as to what to share today because one of my favorite songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers is ‘Redemption Song’. It was his last recording before his death in 1981. However, as it is Reggae week, IContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Reggae Music”

Hidden Truth

Hidden Truth Scars and secrets hidden between layers of inflicted pain Breathing, suppurating Invisible to prying eyes Never to understand the burden of their weight To carry such load Requiring strength and fortitude that could mask agonies yet fear reprisal for unknown sins There but for grace go you Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “Hidden Truth”

Window of Opportunity

Window of Opportunity Seven Pelicans bobbed peacefully on the gentle movement of bay waters Sunlight captured on the surface displaying its sparkling gems A cloudless sky and warm breeze delivered a picture postcard day A Great Egret stood patiently beside a dock fisherman Hungry for his catch I smiled remembering our birds show no fearContinue reading “Window of Opportunity”

Idioms for Idiots – A Quadrille

Idioms for Idiots We play the game Idioms for idiots Turning the proverbial page Let’s start again fresh and put problems in the rear-view mirror Tomorrow is a new day The revolving door of denial spins As we squander scraps of our sanity Here we go again Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry forContinue reading “Idioms for Idiots – A Quadrille”