Going, Going, Gone

Going, Going, Gone Going I’m leaving home I said defiantly when I was four but I stayed   Going I’m leaving here I said defensively when I was a teen but I stayed   Gone I’m leaving you I said dispassionately when I was married and so I went   Copyright © 2021 Christine BoltonContinue reading “Going, Going, Gone”

Smoke

He slowly rowed the small boat to the middle of the lake never saying where he was going Just knowing what to take Peace and solitude It was a favorite way to escape He went quietly without a sound his plan taking shape No one around to question his actions No fear of his daughterContinue reading “Smoke”