A fearless warrior Alone in her plight Fighting for their existence No one to help her and the child Determined to go the distance She walked through fire but was not burnt by it She circled her wagons With her never ending fury She slayed the dragons She would fight tigers For she was aContinue reading “Fearless”
Category Archives: Survival
Saddened
My heart is heavy again today It feels like pain will never go away I was doing so well Never hearing the warning bell My world suddenly on its end I look to you but you will not bend Your actions provoke Even when nothing is spoke Goading for a reaction I’m innocent, rejecting theContinue reading “Saddened”
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Reflecting life’s struggles The mirror was her reminder Of the pain she had overcome Once she had found the strength To get out from under his thumb Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © In response to: Five Lines or Less – Mirror
Quarry
Deceived by your eloquence I was swept up by your pander Your agenda was not initially known When I realized your plan You did not appreciate my candor Angered by my directness You were no longer comfortable Your swagger became limp Seeing my chance to escape I was no longer vulnerable Escaping from your clutchesContinue reading “Quarry”
Fire and Water
Fire and water We travel through it by far As much as I douse your flames You continue to spar Paralyzed by your words Cold and cruel, you are an animal Each one a mind blowing zing And you claim to be rational Your criticisms are unfounded They are unkind and heartless Where is yourContinue reading “Fire and Water”
This Time
This time I will not buckle My head is held high I don’t have to listen to Your angry words That cause me to cry This time I will succeed I will stand up to you No more make up This time we break up I cannot see this through This time I will notContinue reading “This Time”
Eight – Poem of the Month – August 2018
Eight When I was eight Things were not so great Life gave me such a kick I grew up pretty quick A child expecting a present Instead was delivered unpleasant My parents started fighting Just the beginning of writing That was clearly on the wall Witnessing the nightly brawl My father was an unhappy manContinue reading “Eight – Poem of the Month – August 2018”
Save the Sailor from the Sea
Save the Sailor from the Sea Demoralized, discouragedSurrender to darknessThat will surely comeLife held in the balanceLeaving it heartless Joy drowningBreathless and weakenedLaughter comes no moreSpirit trodden, squashedThoroughly beaten Treading troubled waterExhausted by endeavorResistance fading fastHope is lost at seaNow gone forever Voice hoarse from the cryWho would have listened?Words fallen on deaf earsNobody caredIt was as ifContinue reading “Save the Sailor from the Sea”
Camaraderie
Camaraderie When the chips are down You’re not going to drown Keep your eye on the prize Focus on the game in hand No more head in the sand You are on the verge of a rise You’ve developed your strength Keeping enemies at arms length You don’t let them see you sweat You areContinue reading “Camaraderie”
Fight
Fight I choose no fight Portraying only composure When you are less than happy I feel trapped in this enclosure Nothing can lift your darkness No matter how I endeavor Angry at the world Aiming at whomever Your words delivered With such fervor Those that hear them Display a shiver Eyes blinded in rage NotContinue reading “Fight”
Poetry For Healing 