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A Lighter Shade of Dark

A Lighter Shade of Dark Thoughts swirling around in my head Constantly in motion, confusing Making sense and then senseless Unable to control their movement Reminiscent of the oscillating fan hanging from the ceiling I stare at it listening to the gentle hum and the clinking of the pull caught in its own draught DisorientedContinue reading “A Lighter Shade of Dark”

Peacefulness – Poem of the Month – October 2021

Peacefulness A wading heron stands silently in the water Comfortable with its one-leggedness A whisp of crown plumage Wavering in the cool breeze The gentle sight soothing, calming Allowing the mind to close out noise and soak in the peacefulness of the moment Roused from a reverie by the rustling of dried grasses I haveContinue reading “Peacefulness – Poem of the Month – October 2021”

Melancholy

The anger finally subsided We have gone to different places The storm raged furiously You showed so many faces Feeling shell-shocked Confusion took its stranglehold Not knowing which end is up I feel uncontrolled Divide and conquer Who is running this game We are weakened by this strategy Our sanity to reclaim Tempers are temperedContinue reading “Melancholy”

Grace Under Pressure

Grace under pressure Remember the rule Keep your temper in check And stay cool Remain calm Don’t blow your stack Be cognizant of others Even when no one has your back Stay kind and thoughtful Though you could scream right now They are poking the embers Of a fiery disposition, and how! This is notContinue reading “Grace Under Pressure”