What hope is there
when decency and kindness
are ignored
as civility and manners
turn inwards
Rights demanded without thought
to the responsibilities of those rights
Category Archives: Politics
The Devil Hides
The Devil Hides The District of Columbia is not Caesar’s Rome The Hill is not one of the seven Yet the Senators are as deadly and evil as they were BC Today the devil hides and resides in the hallowed halls of DC With daggers cloaked and unseen Preparing to execute their dastardly deeds HellContinue reading “The Devil Hides”
Refugee – A Quadrille
Refugee Salty tears fill vacant eyesthat have seen too manyatrocities that no childshould ever witnessCrying, followinggrown ups wherever they goSobbing in time withtheir shuffling feetWeighed down by their winter clothesand bundled belongingsGoing anywhere but here Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingAll Rights ReservedBjorn is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse Poets.Tonight he hasContinue reading “Refugee – A Quadrille”
Seventeen – In Memory of Trayvon Martin
Seventeen What did you dream of? What wonderful things did you imagine? So young, so hopeful Innocent still in the ways of the wicked world you lived in The opportunities at your feet were just waiting for you to take the first step Your family and friends beside you Supporting you on the wayContinue reading “Seventeen – In Memory of Trayvon Martin”
Yes America!
This is a great day in America! The votes have been counted and the people have spoken. Our beautiful diverse country has come together again in a united voice of love and respect for one another, because we are better that way. We say “Yes to love and no to hate”. Goodbye Trump. You willContinue reading “Yes America!”
How Many More Must Die? – Walter Wallace, Jr.
How Many More Must Die? Your words laid dormant in your throat Trapped, unsafe to release like a cocooned butterfly in harsh conditions unable to escape its prison as doing so would be unsafe Your sounds, that of pain and frustration Not violence Your illness was not a crime Needing help and understanding The colorContinue reading “How Many More Must Die? – Walter Wallace, Jr.”
Climate Catastrophe
Climate Catastrophe Sultry nights linger long into the Fall Humidity remains high and bodies still glisten with sweat In the steamy south rainy season is alive and well as boiling Gulf waters scream for hurricanes Questions unanswered through a medium of disinformation Some burying their head in the silt of the bayou Denying the obviousContinue reading “Climate Catastrophe”
I Protest
I Protest Paralyzed Thoughts scrambled in a head heavy with fog This cannot be happening The death of democracy is staring me square in the eyes Liberty and freedom snatched from the arms that lifted those too weary too poor too hungry Our pride in country squashed stolen The dumbing down of a nation willinglyContinue reading “I Protest”
Clown in Chief
Clown in Chief Crazy orange hair whipped in a circle and wrapped around a block head Tan lines framing white eyes Posing and pouting with audience shrinking Lashing out and lying Demanding attention Like a complete fool who has misplaced his red foam nose You are nothing but a clown Christine Bolton –Continue reading “Clown in Chief”
Taking a Knee – Ironic
Like you I have struggled to find the words to respond to the horror of the murder of George Floyd before my very eyes. A man who allegedly tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill was immediately regarded as a thief and killed without a trial or a chance to plead his case. Was heContinue reading “Taking a Knee – Ironic”
Poetry For Healing 