Crossroads Thinking my journey was overI stand facing another decisionAnd I haven’t a clueDo I go left or right?Which way do I choose?I cannot go straight through An unexpected twistA bump in this roadfor which I was not ready Confusing, mystifying All these things do bodeI am feeling unsteady This crossroads in lifewill make me sit awhilePondering my ownContinue reading “Crossroads”
Category Archives: Thought Provoking
Letting Go
Letting Go Draining me of energythis object of nonsensehas followed mefrom home to homeTime to release itand free my conscience So meaningful all those years agoNow it had becomea heavy burdendragging me downNo longer precious cargo An agonizing decisionto release it from my universeFondly looking backthe recollections treasuredIts use no longer importantMany memories will reimburse Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “Letting Go”
Darkness and Light
Darkness and Light It was the destinyof the dark soulsto be exiledforever inthe murkyland of doom Those blessedwith sunshine traveled tothe honey mineon the other sideof the moon Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Sarah is hosting the bar at dVerse Poets Pub tonightand has declared it Games Night. We are to use at leastthree video games toContinue reading “Darkness and Light”
Reflection
Reflection Sitting on a bench in the park Anonymous and unseen Her situation seemed stark Reflecting on her life What might have transpired had she made better decisions she would have what she required Marginalized and alone The people in her life had scattered Choosing to follow their own path She felt her world tatteredContinue reading “Reflection”
Say My Name
Say My Name My name speaks for itself It needs no explanation Variations ranging from Christine To Christina and Kristen To Kirsty, Christy and Kristian Onward Christian Soldiers is probably our marching music But we prefer to be low key Choosing a more passive way Our directions not rubric You can guess the origin ButContinue reading “Say My Name”
Circus
Circus What was once wondrous and filled me with joy I now hold in disdain Pretty white horses Elephants and lions I did not know their pain As a child I was excited by the music and fanfare Such exotica to see Now I am sickened and sad at the treatment they suffered for meContinue reading “Circus”
Me
Me I am wild and boisterous Fearless and fierce I am me I am adventurous and curious Gutsy and brave I am me I tow the line and follow instructions Respectful and dutiful I am me I am kind and considerate Thoughtful and benevolent I am me I care and I love Gentle and sweetContinue reading “Me”
Contrary
Contrary I say black You say white You’re strange, I joke Vehemently offended You respond with spite Always outraged Forever the victim The aggressor jumps down my throat Robbing my mouth of words As if his was the hand bitten Walking in a minefield Paralyzed in space Not knowing where to tread Gingerly stepping Memories toContinue reading “Contrary”
Famous or Infamous?
Famous Famous or infamous Which is better Do you want to be revered And live by the letter Or do you want to be remembered For some outrageous act Shocking the world That you want to attack Craving attention Loving the notoriety If there is no goodness inside Is this the best you have forContinue reading “Famous or Infamous?”
Poetry For Healing 