Confusion

There are tears in my throat Drowning my voice Unable to surface It has no other choice I am emotionally catatonic As I walk in a trance Tripping over my own feet Unable to advance I steady myself Before moving any farther Desperately wanting to recall What prompted my departure Taking a giant step backwardsContinue reading “Confusion”

Longing

Longing through her tears She sees the child with no fears A vision in a dress of blue A pretty ribbon in her hair A photo taken with care Capturing the early morning hue Standing by her mother with pride Family dog sitting on the other side She looks lovingly at the image Yearning forContinue reading “Longing”

Solace

Eyes stinging From the salt of her tears She sought solace To allay her worst fears What brought her to this point Had her words been that obtuse Clearly misunderstood The reaction had bordered on abuse The old church beckoned her From the darkness of her soul She entered quietly, slipping into a pew Struggling toContinue reading “Solace”