When there is a promise, an oath, a contract or an agreement, there are always two sides to be considered. Two sides to any argument.
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Bad Decision
The content is a poetic expression of flexibility and availability, comparing the speaker to long grass in the wind and a compass that is always there. It mentions a poetry prompt by Lisa from Tao Talk. The poem is a quadrille, exactly 44 words long, with the prompt word “Bend.”
Not Welcome – A Quadrille
Not Welcome Old photographs familiar scents A forgotten song sending me to where you still hover on the perimeter of my life Popping in and out as if still welcome Memories were good until they weren’t Where is the pop-up blocker when you need it most? Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Not Welcome – A Quadrille”
Running Out Of Time – A Quadrille
Running Out Of Time Minute by minute and hour by hour Twelve hours and then twelve more A day and then another And so it goes On and on The never-ending circle of hands on the face of a clock Time stopping for no man Elusive and uncatchable Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “Running Out Of Time – A Quadrille”
Master of Deception – A Quadrille
Master of Deception The tongue smooth and the voice syrupy Luring those with a sweet tooth Like bees to a honey pot Once captured the tone would change Becoming peppered with stinging hot jabs meant to harm like salt in a wound Beware the master of deception Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry forContinue reading “Master of Deception – A Quadrille”
The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023
The Mirror Has Two Sides There are two sides to a mirror The side you choose holds magic confirming your narcissistic nature Which loves what it sees My side is blank It’s only purpose to reflect your image out to the world I am unseen, living in your shadow Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023”
Idioms for Idiots – A Quadrille
Idioms for Idiots We play the game Idioms for idiots Turning the proverbial page Let’s start again fresh and put problems in the rear-view mirror Tomorrow is a new day The revolving door of denial spins As we squander scraps of our sanity Here we go again Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry forContinue reading “Idioms for Idiots – A Quadrille”
Shift in the Status Quo – A Quadrille
Shift in the Status Quo Sensing a shift in the status quo Ever so slight but I read you well Having been here before At first it was devastating The beginning of the end Now after weathering the storms that are named for you I go with the flow Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton –Continue reading “Shift in the Status Quo – A Quadrille”
The Earth Stood Still – Poem of the Month – March 2023
The Earth Stood Still When you left me the earth stood still The wind held its breath and trees stood silent A melon ball sun refused to smile and the sky cried no tears Feeling my pain it held me until I could release a gasp of disbelief Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “The Earth Stood Still – Poem of the Month – March 2023”
Candied Peel – A Quadrille
Candied Peel Nonchalant girl hair twirling around fingers Twitching like a fly swat A mustache held in place Under nose With pouted lips She rolled hair in little buds Tightly across her crown Onlookers amused Boredom leaves and hair is now the texture of candied peel Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Candied Peel – A Quadrille”
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