While the center of my attention You lifted me to extraordinary heightsBut when you had to share meYou stole the stars from my skyCasting them asideThrowing darkness on my joyPunishing meFor your selfishness You are a man-childCopyright © 2025 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingAll Rights ReservedDe from Whimsy Gizmo is hosting Monday Quadrille atContinue reading “Man-child – A Quadrille”
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Truth
Truth You were my king my idol I worshipped you each day bringing you gifts of fruit and flowers touched by sunshine kissed with tears and made with my love You feasted on my bounty and reclined in the warmth of my passion Enjoying the relief of my rescue I filled the emptiness inContinue reading “Truth”
Narcissism
Narcissism is not a word I have had occasion to use very much until recently. It would seem that a culture of rights without responsibilities has slowly been developing to the point where narcissism has slipped into our daily vocabulary. Whether it is a ‘right’ to own a gun or a ‘right to speak freely, usuallyContinue reading “Narcissism”
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