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”
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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?”
Circle of Life
I’m a little late with this poem for the Word of The Day Challenge on June 20, but hope you enjoy it. Circle of Life From first breath Anticipation Mouth open Seeking mother’s breast Confirmation Christmas coming Anticipation Gifts under the tree Santa is on his way Gratification Puppy love Anticipation Love at first sightContinue reading “Circle of Life”
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”
Memories
Memories She said she would be there As she had promised I couldn’t wait to see her One thing about her She was always honest A summer day In a daisy filled meadow My grandmother and favorite Teddy Bear Were my most special guests And we all wore our best chapeaux We called it theContinue reading “Memories”
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”
Fight
Fight I choose no fight Portraying only composure When you are less than happy I feel trapped in this enclosure Nothing can lift your darkness No matter how I endeavor Angry at the world Aiming at whomever Your words delivered With such fervor Those that hear them Display a shiver Eyes blinded in rage NotContinue reading “Fight”
Poetry For Healing 