mistake hand clasped over mouth she cannot see my instant and intense regret. dial-tone answers my hateful words, and I cannot take it back. miss-step step by step counting the turns spinning once, twice, three times... wait! too many! catch up to my partners, but it's too late. in trying not to deviate i've made … Continue reading mistake – 2 poems
poetry
charged – a poem
Charged (poem text) charged electrostatic charges vibrate just below the skin. simmering, shuddering, secrets slice the edge slashing the surface looking for a weak point. new charges whispers of insights true or false. emotions energize entities. turbulent storms ignite electrons, the storm threatens the tiny vessel struggling to hold it all in. one more charge … Continue reading charged – a poem
age – poem
age 'no' defiance, confidence in the simple answer she asserts herself for the first time though she can barely walk. 'i don't care' the confidence of choice she defends her dress defies deadlines and curfews determined to pick peers over family. 'i'll be back' bags packed she steps expectantly her passage unknown. she falters in … Continue reading age – poem
summer storm – poem
summer storm daylit sky blackens. storms roll in threatening, dark clouds unleash a torrent of rain, lightening, thunder. run in between drops and bolts with useless umbrellas. leap over new rivers on sidewalks and sudden lakes in parking lots and under bridges. safe at home shelter protects but leaves us vulnerable. search for sustenance without … Continue reading summer storm – poem
haunted
haunted the sinuous staircase wanders windingly round and round an infinite spiral. up or down it looks the same. doors line hallways soldiers silencing secrets sentinels standing in shadows. invisible eyes watch through worn helmets and empty keyholes. sticky substances sit on surfaces dust blown onto woven webs. fluttered wings frighten phantoms. wild landscapes warn … Continue reading haunted
entertain us
entertain us a constant stream of information nothing satisfies clicking channels clicking links but finding anything of value that lasts longer than three minutes is almost impossible. fickle fancies nothing keeps our attention long in our endless search for distraction and entertainment. poetic asides For this week’s prompt, take the phrase “Entertain (blank),” replace the … Continue reading entertain us
at play
at play Hair brushed, outfits picked, each ready to take on the required role. Actors meet, shake hands, embrace, kiss, enact a story more mature than the princess gowns portray. A scene unfolds, enemies revealed but it's not quite right. Back to the beginning and make it better, stronger. Once right the next scene unfolds. … Continue reading at play
unplug
unplug constantly fed a fountain of information words and images a steady stream synchronising sentiment, emotion, thoughts and feelings until we sound the same. embracing the unknown walk away to wrestle with wantonness, find solace in stepping sideways, self-doubt starts the slide to fulfilling our souls as we finally think for ourselves. poetic asides For … Continue reading unplug
First Date – Poem
First Date: watch check, it's half-past some things weren't meant to last. heart stops, is it you? check phone, nothing's new. look around, read poster emotional roller coaster. look at feet, hands at play close eyes, whisper, pray. peek around, do I see? maybe things are meant to be. Prompt Poetic Asides 220: For this … Continue reading First Date – Poem
in case of panic – codependence – April PAD Challenge Days 11-12
Day 11 in case of panic if you find me on the floor fetal position afraid to open my eyes don't panic. lie down and curl yourself around me. if you find me in the bed face ashen buried in blankets don't panic. sit down next to me, massage my aches. if you find me … Continue reading in case of panic – codependence – April PAD Challenge Days 11-12
suffering – April PAD Challenge Day 10
suffering questions asked no answer to give cradling the emptiness of a life unlived what should be joy now turns to sorrow can hardly face another tomorrow familiar embrace feels like spindles love long lost want to rekindle how to step out a life to regain is it worth letting go of this pain? ***** … Continue reading suffering – April PAD Challenge Day 10
assembly – ranger – April PAD Challenge Days 8-9
Day 8 some assembly required hieroglyphs pictographs with parts and people in odd positions. rotate page still nonsensical. part A slot B doesn't fit. not enough pins too many pegs. had enough of furniture that comes in boxes. ***** I am participating in the April Poem-a-Day (PAD) challenge from Writer's Digest. My goal is not … Continue reading assembly – ranger – April PAD Challenge Days 8-9
plus one – after – play – April PAD Challenge Days 5-7
Day 5 plus one be mine valentine tired of solo standing on sidelines wall flower waiting wanting longing. plus one an invitation take a chance dance ***** I am participating in the April Poem-a-Day (PAD) challenge from Writer's Digest. My goal is not to inundate you with posts, but to provide a forum for feedback … Continue reading plus one – after – play – April PAD Challenge Days 5-7
hold that note – April PAD Challenge Day 4
hold that note sweet sadness the floodgate holds for now. sense bubbles turns cascades whirls mind can't keep track of the ebbs and flows. pressure mounts seeking release a knife a sledgehammer dynamite anything to fall over the edge. at the precipice the floodgate holds the choice remains. swim in turbulent waters jump into the … Continue reading hold that note – April PAD Challenge Day 4
Apology – April PAD Challenge Day 3
Apology Reaction. I claim self-defense as I watch myself tear your emotional limbs apart. The look on your face, a mix of anguish and confusion is beautiful. l am disgusted that l find it so. Impulse drives me. I can't stop the abuse as l channel all my frustrations into betrayal. You bear the brunt … Continue reading Apology – April PAD Challenge Day 3
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