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Second Chance

Second Chance The scent of pinelingered in the forestevoking memoriesof sweetnessand innocenceOf summers long agowhen love was for the freeand life was for livingNow on this cool morningcatching my breathI am here againwhere it had begunI cast my gazethrough the treesand I saw himAppearing as a silhouettecoming from the mistMovements slow, deliberatecoming closerMy heart skippedbutContinue reading “Second Chance”

Elusive

Elusive To capture that moment againgrasping at shadowstouching the skyElusiveAs wind in the willowsNot seenbut knowing its presence To replicateimpossibleIt does confuseAs if a dreamImagination wildDoubting the truthYet you know It was feltHonor and acceptfor it will rebelLive in gratitudethat you were gracedfor that precious instantwith an indelible memory   Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Words PromptsCapture -WotDRebelContinue reading “Elusive”

The Old Tower

It was an easy amble along the cliff top until they could see the old tower standing majestically overlooking the cove. As they approached, the ruins of the old abbey came into full view and the memory of childhood adventures came rushing back, like a tidal wave, into Joanna’s mind.  They were such happy times. Continue reading “The Old Tower”

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”