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Category Archives: Pain/Sadness
When We Were Toxic
When love turns sour it can become toxic. Ignoring warning signs will only make it all the more dangerous.
Engraved on the Heart
Words can cut deep whether spoken in love or anger
The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023
The Mirror Has Two Sides There are two sides to a mirror The side you choose holds magic confirming your narcissistic nature Which loves what it sees My side is blank It’s only purpose to reflect your image out to the world I am unseen, living in your shadow Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023”
Faint Darkness on the Horizon
Faint Darkness on the Horizon It didn’t matter how brilliantly the sun was shining on this day The passing laughter of children would go unheard Encouragement of well-wishers received with a fake smile Grudgingly acknowledged with a mumbled word of thanks That faint darkness on the horizon holding its position Always present to dash hopesContinue reading “Faint Darkness on the Horizon”
The Earth Stood Still – Poem of the Month – March 2023
The Earth Stood Still When you left me the earth stood still The wind held its breath and trees stood silent A melon ball sun refused to smile and the sky cried no tears Feeling my pain it held me until I could release a gasp of disbelief Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “The Earth Stood Still – Poem of the Month – March 2023”
Dear Father
Dear Father When you cheated on her you cheated on me too Catching you red-handed the shock on your face priceless My eight-year-old brain struggled Manipulation and bribery A new toy for my silence Will you tell or can you keep a secret? you asked of me I was a kid, I was confused LeftContinue reading “Dear Father”
Hidden in Childhood – Now Available on Amazon
I am excited to share that I have two poems included in the new Anthology of Poetry called Hidden in Childhood edited by Gabriela Marie Milton. It is available for purchase now on Amazon. Below I am sharing the first poem Case Closed. Case Closed You carry melancholyin a suitcasefull of hopeIt is a familiartravelContinue reading “Hidden in Childhood – Now Available on Amazon”
Ice Man – A Quadrille
Ice Man Being closed off and aloof it is impossible for anyone to break through the deafening silence Your cold, frigid heart will likely never thaw What will it take to reach you once more Or will you forever be the ice man Frozen in time Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Ice Man – A Quadrille”
Hardened Heart
Hardened Heart When you look at me you do not see me anymore If you did then you would know The light in my eyes left long ago A fake smile is all that remains Sharp-spoken words became daggers piercing a heart once full of love Now hardened from neglect Closed off in loneliness ItContinue reading “Hardened Heart”
Poetry For Healing 