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The Stranger In My Midst

The Stranger In My Midst I loved you for your differences They intrigued me Fascinated me You were the square peg in a round hole Socially awkward  Entertaining and sweet Vulnerable yet strong I was smitten and life was good But then, without warning I would see the flip side The monster who reared itsContinue reading “The Stranger In My Midst”

Green Eyes

Green Eyes I heard the silent meow Felt your claws in my backWords of spiteThinly veiledWith that grubby sack Was it necessary To be so cruelNot knowing meOr ever spoken to meas you gather your fuel What do I representthat you have this need?To lash out with barbsand scratch with rustA hunger you must feed Damage controleasy for me toContinue reading “Green Eyes”

Banjo

Banjo It was early in the day The market street was busy An average sized crowd had gathered He played sitting on a high stool Banjo boy why are you not in school The music was amazing His talent evident He looked thirteen years of age Certainly nobody’s fool Banjo boy why are you notContinue reading “Banjo”

Evil Woman

Evil Woman You scarred him for life Midwife to the devil So full of jealousy You egotistical witch Taking the gift of motherhood To an unacceptable level Poor child yearning for approval Just wishing for the love of his mother Instead he gets a competitor A green-eyed monster Craving the attention meant for him AsContinue reading “Evil Woman”

Innocent

Her perfume redolent in the night air as she walked to the water alone with ne’er a care What was blue had become black with no warning In a heartbeat she had been knocked on her back Without substance an accusation held Lies spread in wildfire her dignity at risk she was compelled His rebukeContinue reading “Innocent”

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”

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?”