StressA moment in time a hairline appears. finding the path of least resistance it jaggedly creeps inching slowly from one side to the other. Barely visible it will only take one small strike for the foundations to crumble.poetic asidesFor today’s prompt, write a stress poem. The poem could be about something that stresses you (or … Continue reading stress – a poem

Patience Gold eyes stare at me intently l cross the floor tail twitching in time with my footsteps sweeping the floor swish swish swish. Ears point back his face an exclamation point as he decides I've forgotten. But the drawer opens; somehow he knows I'm not after the ladle this time. He mewls a sound … Continue reading patience – a poem

normal good news travels fast alien impressions in a photo celebrate life itself. she radiates joy. hands momentarily rub the empty womb, then focus returns to work at hand.  a new assignment, exciting prospects the near future defined. present work put on hold, projects get set aside. tasks that brought joy are given away.  phone … Continue reading normal – a poem

Dreams of Empathy To envision a dream that is more than it seems is to dream of day when the dark fades away as a glimmer of light on wings taking flight with feather so fine it floats up the vine caressing the leaves until people sneeze releasing their ills letting go of their thrills … Continue reading dreams of empathy – a poem

white noise Bells toll first, but the message says away. Sounds of a bicycle join in the fray. The whirring machinery copies one by one. Vibrations signal a message unknown. Blinking lights flash clamoring for attention. Voices call out, please answer the question. A cacophony of these electronic toys simply becomes invisible white noise. poetic asides For this week’s prompt, write a poem … Continue reading white noise – a poem

Listen can you hear the dark twinge the deep breath the downward inflection as he says 'I'm fine.'? do you notice the fidgeting hands the forlorn sigh the forced confidence as she says 'it doesn't matter.'? do you speak shouting volumes supplanting silence with silly stories when they ask 'how about you?' poetic asides For … Continue reading listen – a poem

holy holy holy stars collide thunderous clouds echo as lightning strikes crying holy holy holy. mountains quake earth slides like tears trees torn apart weeping holy holy holy. winter falls heavy blanket stills life branches snap,  creak moaning holy holy holy. night beckons darkness fills the void stars shimmer whispering holy holy holy. sun rises … Continue reading holy holy holy – a poem

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

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 '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 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