Evil Woman You scarred him for life Midwife to the devil So full of jealousy You egotistical witch Taking the gift of motherhood To an unacceptable level Poor child yearning for approval Just wishing for the love of his mother Instead he gets a competitor A green-eyed monster Craving the attention meant for him AsContinue reading “Evil Woman”
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Reunion
Reunion Like snowflakes falling Silently in the night I am unaware of the beauty About to unfold in my sight You stand in front of me After a lifetime of years Memories roaring back Bringing with them tears Separated as teenagers Daddy with a shotgun A baby on the way Our parents come undone YouContinue reading “Reunion”
Siren – Poem of the Month – September 2018
Siren Observing the arcing whales from beneath the pretty sails of this schooner A desired state is to be with you in this love drunken stupor To be enjoyed and saved our thoughts are enslaved locked safely away Always living in memory to be revisited often forgetting not these happy days I hypnotize you shamefullyContinue reading “Siren – Poem of the Month – September 2018”
Searching
Searching Truncated from my other half Robbed of my powers I search the world For a lifetime Looking for my twin Calling from the highest towers He is out there I hear his voice calling Driven to find The missing piece I push forward No fear of falling Every part of my being Takes meContinue reading “Searching”
Gone
Gone No more black and white Just shadows of grey Direction is no longer clear Since you went away Numerous times I question why You left so suddenly But never a reply A ghost like presence Where you once were Never again To darken my door Your essence everywhere Woven into my life Carrying itContinue reading “Gone”
Me
Me I am wild and boisterous Fearless and fierce I am me I am adventurous and curious Gutsy and brave I am me I tow the line and follow instructions Respectful and dutiful I am me I am kind and considerate Thoughtful and benevolent I am me I care and I love Gentle and sweetContinue reading “Me”
Courage
Courage Pull yourself back up When knocked down Keep smiling Although your heart is breaking Never wearing a frown Hold back the tears Never let them see you sweat Choose your battles Aware of what you can win Always appear to be the threat Get the attention of those you fear most Be a warriorContinue reading “Courage”
Wake Up Call
Wake Up Call What a yarn you can spin I don’t know where to begin Cursory words spoken Your dialogue broken Audience shrinking It is not wishful thinking If we object to your prescription You have a conniption You manage to appall And persecute all How can you manage world affairs? When you clearlyContinue reading “Wake Up Call”
Rendezvous
Rendezvous Lightly falling rain soaking her hair Excited she moved quickly Anticipating Feeling the chill of the night air Branches hanging low snagging her dress Oblivious to the elements Extremities turning numb Her zealous thoughts she could not repress Sheltering under the trees he saw her running toward him In all her beauty even disheveledContinue reading “Rendezvous”
Dear Dog
There’s nothing better In this world than a dear dog Truly man’s best friend Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © RIP Reese (2014) – 150 lb Female Mastiff ❤️ Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Dog