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”

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”