Melancholy

The anger finally subsided We have gone to different places The storm raged furiously You showed so many faces Feeling shell-shocked Confusion took its stranglehold Not knowing which end is up I feel uncontrolled Divide and conquer Who is running this game We are weakened by this strategy Our sanity to reclaim Tempers are temperedContinue reading “Melancholy”

Life Patterns

Two lost souls wandering Life had broken the heart Born same place and time, yet Three thousand miles apart Opposites in every which way Growing and learning Fighting life’s battles All the while yearning Affection withheld When so desperately needed Tricked by those convincing them To go there unheeded In disguise to dupe Love appearedContinue reading “Life Patterns”

Escape from Chaos

Desperate to escape the chaos I reach for my formula of medicine Journal and writing implements in hand Slipping quietly into oblivion My thoughts become an epiphany Exploding in my head Furiously I write them down Capturing all before they are dead The clear night Gave forth to brilliant stars Lighting the sky Like a firefliesContinue reading “Escape from Chaos”

Save the Sailor from the Sea

Save the Sailor from the Sea Demoralized, discouragedSurrender to darknessThat will surely comeLife held in the balanceLeaving it heartless Joy drowningBreathless and weakenedLaughter comes no moreSpirit trodden, squashedThoroughly beaten Treading troubled waterExhausted by endeavorResistance fading fastHope is lost at seaNow gone forever Voice hoarse from the cryWho would have listened?Words fallen on deaf earsNobody caredIt was as ifContinue reading “Save the Sailor from the Sea”

Trigger

Trigger There is a trigger I unknowingly squeeze Time after time I’m blindsided God help me please Not recognizing All the warning signs I stumble blindly On your mood this day Failing to read between the lines On reflection It was there to see In plain sight Why did I not know? So foolish ofContinue reading “Trigger”

What Happened To Us?

What happened to us? Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses Lady Liberty welcomes you You can escape the classes Come here, it will be safe You will be able to flourish Bring your family with you So they can be nourished America was founded So those could flee Oppression in their nativeContinue reading “What Happened To Us?”

Camaraderie

Camaraderie When the chips are down You’re not going to drown Keep your eye on the prize Focus on the game in hand No more head in the sand You are on the verge of a rise You’ve developed your strength Keeping enemies at arms length You don’t let them see you sweat You areContinue reading “Camaraderie”

Looking For The Other Half

The Word of The Day Challenge for June 17 is Moiety. Admittedly I had to look this one up, but I’m thankful to learn its meaning.  It’s definition according to Merriman-Webster’s dictionary is “Moiety: one of two equal parts – Half” It reminded me of a Plato allegory that I discovered some years ago andContinue reading “Looking For The Other Half”

Journey

  Journey If you have lived your life To the ‘nth degree There is no part of you That is not damaged Leaving behind some debris Growing and learning Through the circle of life Banging into walls Running into dead ends Doing your best to avoid the strife The happiness is in and out LikeContinue reading “Journey”

Composure

Composure Elegant and dignified I try to remain Although extremely hard When you are killing my brain Blindsided by the onslaught It came from out of left field Words crossed in anger Like weapons to wield The accelerant used To me was unknown My confidence lost in the flames I’m now in the danger zoneContinue reading “Composure”