Master of Deception The tongue smooth and the voice syrupy Luring those with a sweet tooth Like bees to a honey pot Once captured the tone would change Becoming peppered with stinging hot jabs meant to harm like salt in a wound Beware the master of deception Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry forContinue reading “Master of Deception – A Quadrille”
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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”
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”
Shift in the Status Quo – A Quadrille
Shift in the Status Quo Sensing a shift in the status quo Ever so slight but I read you well Having been here before At first it was devastating The beginning of the end Now after weathering the storms that are named for you I go with the flow Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “Shift in the Status Quo – A Quadrille”
The Music Of Your Soul – A Quadrille
The Music Of Your Soul As darkness came the dulcet tones of your voice filtered through the still night air I would hang on to every word falling from your lips Each syllable perfectly enunciated creating the beautiful Music of your soul Smiling I danced to its sweet melody Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “The Music Of Your Soul – A Quadrille”
When Stars are Aligned – A Quadrille
When Stars are Aligned We lay close on cool sand counting stars in the velvet sky Knowing with each magical moment we spend together they align more perfectly in their shining, twinkling brilliance Love is born on this night of a thousand wishes As the celestial show dazzles Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “When Stars are Aligned – A Quadrille”
Candied Peel – A Quadrille
Candied Peel Nonchalant girl hair twirling around fingers Twitching like a fly swat A mustache held in place Under nose With pouted lips She rolled hair in little buds Tightly across her crown Onlookers amused Boredom leaves and hair is now the texture of candied peel Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Candied Peel – A Quadrille”
Warm Love – A Quadrille
Warm Love The inviting call of love Spoken in white breath of wintery dreams Arms outstretched in warm embrace to those who respond with blind faith Promising happiness to weather any storm Sunshine through rainfall Bringing rainbows to paint away the clouds Do you dare answer? Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Warm Love – A Quadrille”
Clipped Wings – A Quadrille
Clipped Wings As hard as you might tryI will never be controlledThinking my spirit can be groundedBy clipping my wingsWill only make me run fasterLike the wind I can never be caughtI am free to blow whichever way I chooseCopyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingAll Rights ReservedDe Jackson is hosting Monday QuadrilleContinue reading “Clipped Wings – A Quadrille”
Dangerous Dance – A Quadrille
Dangerous Dance What is this strange dance that we always do Where we circle each other like prey Staring in silence Strategizing and preparing for the inevitable outcome Throwing verbal darts while we sidestep and taunt until one eventually falls unceremoniously from the tracks of life Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Dangerous Dance – A Quadrille”
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