Destination Unknown The road seems less clearwhen standing so far awayDaunting and darkthick with fogbut what does it portray? Fear of the unknownDarkness and mysteryYet a road going forwardNot a path backinto history The journey is the prizeTaking the first step braveTravelling unburdenedLeaving anxiety behindRefusing be its slave No mountains to climbOr rocks to chip awayPathway unclutteredMisty andContinue reading “Destination Unknown”
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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”
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis Not knowingIs akin to wanderingin the wilderness Lost and aloneWithout answersFeasting on bitterness How did I get here?I am still uncertainIt was not explained Never a factor It was a course to take As if it were ordained I spun a cocoon Until it formeda charming chrysalis I lay dormant, thinkingFor the longest timeSure nothing was amiss Metamorphosis completeI am now as freeasContinue reading “Metamorphosis”
The Path
The Path The chosen pathto enlightenmentLittered with debrisand tangled weeds Each steperadicatingthe overgrowthand sowing new seeds Every stalk pluckedand foreign bodiesdestroyedPurposeful and precise At journey’s endrewards are reapedWithout the workjust a fool’s paradise Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©In response to Hélène Vaillant’s What Do You See Photo PromptWord Prompts:ForeignStalk
Stop Watering The Weeds
Stop Watering The Weeds Seeing the seasonscome and gowaiting and watchingwonderingif I’d ever know Preparing myselfpurging and clearingNothing to do nowbut waitfor your appearing That what is asked forwill certainly comePatience is a virtueFocusing positivelyThis is not yet done The road to fulfillmentnot for the faint of heart,is paved with obstaclesMistakes easily madeWhen blindly taking part Watering the weedsconsideringContinue reading “Stop Watering The Weeds”
Spirit Animal
Spirit Animal I am the fox, her spirit animalAn enchanting creatureWith plenty of mystique I am faithful and loyalAnd I will teach her To not follow the packBe true to herself firstBe strong and mettlesomeMake wise decisionsAnd she will be well versed To be brave and fearlessAlways thinking outside the boxBecause she is special andSweet, one of aContinue reading “Spirit Animal”
Wolf
Wolf Your appearancecamouflagedin sheep’s clothingI was the fool I thought you were inspiringlifting me to greater heightsWas I not your jewel? Luring me toplaces I had never goneOpening my eyesto a world of glamourI was warnedof your heretic waysGoing against my beliefsIgnoring the clamor Living in blindnessBlinkered from the worldUnawareof the coming painUsed and abusedWithout even realizingReaching the zenithTimeContinue reading “Wolf”
Chemistry
Chemistry You came into my line of visionAt an awkward angleI turned quickly to see youand we fell into a tangle Possessions scatteredacross the floorIf I remember correctlyI believe I swore Too busy to look upGathering possessionsFinally, our eyes metQuite an impression Your face magnifiedI felt the chemistryWhat is happening?Is this my destiny? You gave me your handIn aContinue reading “Chemistry”
Cheater
Cheater The sky was dappled Like a Monet masterpiece The characters in her worldShe wished to releaseThe noises in her headJust would not cease She had not been readyWhen her world came crashing downLeaving her hurt and confusedBetrayed by that clownStripped of her confidenceShunned by the town Wandering to the water’s edgeShe found her magical placeOn the river bankContinue reading “Cheater”
Snowbird
Snowbird As the sky turnsFrom blue to creamy yellowWhen the sun sinks lowerAnd we begin to feel mellow Feeling the slight tingleof freshly sun-kissed skin And freckles on a noseThat knows not how to begin Your sapient thoughts confirmThis is where you need to beBrush off the cobwebsIn search of liberty For all the winter clothesAre but just anContinue reading “Snowbird”
Poetry For Healing 