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All Of You
Your smile lights The stars in a night skyAn embroidered blanket of sequinsYour grace warmsThe winter of my heartThawing the frozen ice always thereYour kindnessGives joy like a spring lambFilling me with hope for the futureYour deep loveLingers in scented bloomsOf vibrant perennial flowersCopyright © 2025 Christine Bolton – Poetry for HealingAll Rights ReservedLaura isContinue reading “All Of You”
Crooked Smile – Flash Fiction
Crooked Smile She had known pain. Living with her like a constant companion. Sometimes nudging, often poking. Always reminding her of its presence. The hurt ever-present. Over time festering in her heart, she would lance it like a boil. Easing out the poison stopping it traveling to her very soul. Concentrating on this familiar task helped her through another day.Continue reading “Crooked Smile – Flash Fiction”
Daily Haiku – Thu. January 6, 2022
Senryu One look and a smile Is all it took to claim me I’m yours forever Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Smile
Smile Waking to his smile A cherished gift The frown no longer there lifting her challenged spirits Giving hope the malaise has gone forever Whatever ailed his heart and hardened it with ice Had robbed his face of its charm The twisted agony of pronounced pain consuming his body and mind Filling it with angerContinue reading “Smile”
One Liner Wednesday
Good Wednesday morning to you all. This photo and caption just says it all. It was a laugh out loud moment! Enjoy your day and keep smiling. In response to Linda G Hill’s One Liner Wednesday
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”
One Liner Wednesday – UPS
Good Morning! I hope this brings a smile to you face on this Hump Day. Do you agree with this statement? In réponse to One Liner Wednesday – August 15, 2018