Tag Archives: Tears

Tears – Poem of the Month – February 2020

Tears Salty, stinging tearsfilling eyesBursting forthin a cascadeof aesthetic emotionCathartically flushinga wounded heartwhich liesin piecesat your feetAs light entersthe dull, dimcoffin of my mindand the sobsof agony subside,a strange senseof peacebefalls my beingand I amagain calmKnowingIt is finishedChristine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Word PromptsAesthetic – RDPStrange – FOWCFinished – JusJoJanImage -Pixabay Margo Deco

Confirmation

Confirmation Today your behavior is decided The nation watching is divided You’ve described your actions as silly Boyhood pranks leaving us chilly Your true colors shined brightly through The thin veneer that is you We saw you for what you are A privileged bully hiding behind the bar We’ve met many like you over theContinue reading “Confirmation”

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”

Courage

Courage Pull yourself back up When knocked down Keep smiling Although your heart is breaking Never wearing a frown Hold back the tears Never let them see you sweat Choose your battles Aware of what you can win Always appear to be the threat Get the attention of those you fear most Be a warriorContinue reading “Courage”