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”

Negotiate

Negotiate Now let’s get this straight I don’t want a debate My intentions are clear I am not going to disappear I just need to be heard Deep emotions have been stirred Stop the finger pointing It has become so annoying Childish in its approach You are not beyond reproach It’s time to discuss TheContinue reading “Negotiate”

Silence

Silence I’ve been here before I know the drill From this moment on It goes downhill The irritation begins Nothing I say is right In fact it is all so wrong And you’re ready to fight I try to reason It is going nowhere It’s hard to understand As I watch you flare I willContinue reading “Silence”