A power unto her own

April 29, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

One step closer to your future One step further from me That tenuous cord Stretching, pulling, near its breaking point I knew, I felt the moment You were a part of me Before blue lines Before white coats You are still nestled Beneath my heart You can still Take my breath away You can still … Continue reading A power unto her own

Meeting God

April 22, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Seeking answers where there’s none Wanting to believe Wanting to accept the lessons Learned at my grandmother’s knee Show me, let me see the wounds Let me feel the punctures Will that convince, will that Let me lie in the grotto, listening to the scraping of stone I can’t hear the angels' voices The breaking … Continue reading Meeting God

Fairies

April 15, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

Black lace and shadows Stain glass wings, emerald jewels Onyx eyes piercing Floating on the breeze Silhouettes rice paper thin A song without words Music barely heard Whirlpools in the wind, fairies Make a wish, believe * Submitted for Amy's 'Five-Minute Breakfast Poems.' * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

April Fools: Doxie Duty

April 1, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

One particular afternoon, my brother and I ~ ages around 7 and 6 ~ were in the living room watching TV when we heard our dad yelling from somewhere near the front of the house. “Who’s supposed to clean up after these damn dogs?” My brother and I to this day have never learned to work together well. … Continue reading April Fools: Doxie Duty

Muses: fear and hope

March 29, 2011January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 16 Comments

Fear, hope, twin sisters Muses, their sultry voices Not so contrary Whispered cruel asides Murmured secrets, tales and lies Of what fate withholds Anticipation Of the may-bes, of could-bes Possibilities A dance, eternal Turning, spinning off balance The band relentless Hope, fear, twin sisters Sing duets in harmony Hymns and dirges, discordant Sudden catch of … Continue reading Muses: fear and hope

Haiku Friday – toward the light

March 25, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Struggling to survive Reaching out of the shadows Stretch up toward the light Setting roots, grasping For a hand to hold, a home Built of hope and love Tearing down fences Burning bonfires of 'what-ifs' Phoenix from ashes Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *photo taken with iPhone4, post-effects created with Artista Haiku … Continue reading Haiku Friday – toward the light