Crowning Glory The man who would be king rules in his own limited mind Throwing money to those who will acquiesce to his demands and laugh at his repetitive, unfunny jokes Responding positively to his constant need for admiration Kissing the ring of the self-crowned monarch Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Crowning Glory – A Quadrille”
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King
King Sipping teain the afternoonstaring acrossthe Serengeti grassesI spy a movementin the corner of my eyeand the moment passes Again, it is theremaybe one hundred yardsa head rises momentarilyStaying long enough for me to recognizethe Lion, albeit temporarily A mutual respectfor each other’s presenceas different as chalk and cheeseHe stealthily moves awaysauntering lithelytowards the trees Surely as oil andContinue reading “King”
Serendipity
Is it Serendipity Or just stupidity Searching for you Looking for affinity Hoping for sensitivity Can I see this through Hopes are raised Personalities praised Skipping a heartbeat Eyes are glazed Not amazed Once more repeat A merry-go-round In an adult playground Is there a better way You just want to mess around Another king uncrownedContinue reading “Serendipity”
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