And The Heat Goes On

After relocating to Florida and embracing the perpetual sunshine, the reality of climate change has prompted second thoughts. Enduring relentless heat and the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, the allure of the state begins to fade. With no respite from the heat or traditional seasons, staying in Florida feels increasingly uncertain.

Season Over – A Quadrille

Season Over Hope for new beginnings remains a debt unpaid by Spring. Summer left it’s promissory note for new growth and abundance While Autumn failed to harvest the wishes and dreams left in barren, hardened earth And when winter came sadness fell as love lay dying Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingContinue reading “Season Over – A Quadrille”

The Exchange – A Nine Line Poem

The Exchange Summer becomes weary and is preparing for the handover Leaving her blooms to dry out Too exhausted to carry on Exchanging her sunshine and its warmth of gold rays and refreshing breezes  for the cooler winds of Autumn and brass colored foliage on trees   Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © LauraContinue reading “The Exchange – A Nine Line Poem”