Desert Rose

Desert Rose Wind in the Sierras blowing tumbleweed across barren, dry landscape Gone are the heady moments from the previous night with men all named John Insidious pleasures and steamy dalliances A day in the life of a girl known as Desert Rose Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights ReservedContinue reading “Desert Rose”

Moonlight

In a moon punctured velvety sky The stars shone like bright lights Glinting through pinholes reminiscent of A thousand and one Arabian nights A backdrop dramatic in its splendor Showcasing the beauty of nature’s jewels She reclined on a blanket of leaves Her eyes drawing him into her limpid pools The young and petulant girlContinue reading “Moonlight”

Longing

Longing through her tears She sees the child with no fears A vision in a dress of blue A pretty ribbon in her hair A photo taken with care Capturing the early morning hue Standing by her mother with pride Family dog sitting on the other side She looks lovingly at the image Yearning forContinue reading “Longing”