Time to Leave Inside a secret sorrow Sharp stabbing pains of a bleeding heart Thoughts jumbled unable to form words Feeling drawn to this spot The stillness of the water was meant to soothe The rambling hills Clear air to breathe and sadness to release But this was not the place to heal Raw memoriesContinue reading “Time to Leave – Poem of the Month – August 2020”
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The Message
The Message Silent beating wings fanning the evening air The ruby-colored hummingbird appeared to me again answering my prayer On this eve of nuptials I crave its gentle presence To feel a willing spirit Taste nectar of orchids Surrounded by its essence Marveling at its size in this world of strength A tinyContinue reading “The Message”
After the Storm – Poem of the Month – July 2020
After the Storm Geography of sands shifted by the storm forming a river through the dunes Water collected in a cerulean bay of calmness after the rage Angry winds sweeping seaweed and driftwood ashore Remnants of horseshoe crabs Laid to rest on a beachy grave Coffee-colored sea grasses Pliable and resilient Standing tall, now wavingContinue reading “After the Storm – Poem of the Month – July 2020”
Sanctuary
Sanctuary Tall grasses at water’s edge as green as limes Exotic blooms of lotus flowering abundantly time after time Protective trees shielding a sacred spot where serenity is found A place to regroup and clear the mind never hearing a sound Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © In response to Sue Vincent’sContinue reading “Sanctuary”
War and Peace
War and Peace Arguments and battles aside Fighting words flying on wind taking patience its passenger Tempers calming into silence and stillness descending Lacking leverage a war lost A battle without a winner Exhausted and spent Peace is finally declared Empathy for enemy evident Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © WordContinue reading “War and Peace”
Isolation
Isolation In the stillness of my mind there is no noise to confuse or mask thoughts Only peace and tranquility Allowing transition from a state of madness swathed in dark robes to pellucidity Where the light shines bright and unveiled Paving the way to concentration and meditation in solitude Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “Isolation”
Awakening
Awakening Pitch black and blinding Darkness devours Slowly suffocating Suppressing breath Starving lungs Until that prayed-for moment when, gasping for air oxygen finally reaches the brain Shaking the spirit awake to witness day-breaking sun and feel its healing powers Proving that darkest moments are always before the dawn The new day brings hope for changeContinue reading “Awakening”
Rocky Road
Rocky Road Safe surrounded by these ancient boulders Infused by their energy Calmed by their smoothness Coddled by their size Protected from harm Peacefully resting Mentally nourished Ready to resume the journey Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © Written for Sue Vincent’s weekly write/photo challenge
Close the Door – A Quadrille
Close the Door As the day ends It is time to reflect on events that were less than perfect Annoyances, delays that did gnaw, irritate To be tossed away for it’s time to celebrate Door closed a day to forget My glass is full Wine’s my outlet Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © DeContinue reading “Close the Door – A Quadrille”
Equalizer
Equalizer Finally the dregsof the day drainedaway withthe sunsetTaking with themthe sweat and tearsthat spilled ontothe remnants ofa dream crushedWriting the obituaryas it sinks beyondthe horizoninto another time But the moondoes rise highinto the night skyshining its lighton the darknessof what once was Infusing a delicate soulwith its energyand brightnessReassuringand remindingtomorrow willsurely come Christine Bolton – Poetry forContinue reading “Equalizer”
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