In The Lonely Hours – Poem of the Month – December 2022

In The Lonely Hours In the lonely hours consumed with the things I cannot control I drown in the sadness of my life My decisions, right at the time are haunting and daunting Fearing no escape from the gate-less prison of my choices Guilt overwhelms as duty reigns supreme When all seems lost a caringContinue reading “In The Lonely Hours – Poem of the Month – December 2022”

Song Lyric Sunday – Disturbia

The prompts for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams, are Concern, Fear, Fret and Worry, courtesy of our friend Fandango from the blog This, That and The Other. I have selected Disturbia by Rihanna. The Song This dance/pop track about being in a state of mental anguish was co-written by Rihanna’s boyfriendContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Disturbia”

Fragments of the Unhinged

Fragments of the Unhinged No longer knowing what is going on in your head I question my own sanity Poor schmuck on the phone Just experienced baptism by fire How dare he cold call you? Busy work making lunch Pretending I don’t hear Silently praying for the poor soul The nurse rolls her eyes MirroringContinue reading “Fragments of the Unhinged”

Taboo

Taboo Thoughts of you are taboo and do not belong in my head Yet there you live always in my mind, confusing unsettling, disturbing An apparition giving relief only when vanishing With the never-ending promise to return and haunt once more Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved Prompts BooContinue reading “Taboo”