Innocent

Her perfume redolent in the night air as she walked to the water alone with ne’er a care What was blue had become black with no warning In a heartbeat she had been knocked on her back Without substance an accusation held Lies spread in wildfire her dignity at risk she was compelled His rebukeContinue reading “Innocent”

Blind Faith

Giving potency to the dormant a zest for life and a desire to move forward The course will be drawn Be confident in your quest Eyes straight ahead you’re never alone Challenges met Another day’s dawn Abiding love will not fade or wane Invisible to the eye it will stay strong a crutch to leanContinue reading “Blind Faith”

Verge

You are balancing On the edge once more Teetering on the brink Where will it take you this time I wonder as my heart again Drops to the floor On the verge of explosion Paralyzed with fear Will I pull you back Or let you go Even if to my detriment Or do I braveContinue reading “Verge”

Dreamer

The beautiful dreamer Sat on the cold floor Head in her hands Still feeling that slam of the door As she tried to salvage The remains of her dignity She recalled the interaction And his lack of humanity Her offering of love He had dramatically rejected Laughing at her attempts Leaving it unrequited His bourgeoisContinue reading “Dreamer”

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”

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”

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”

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”