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
Tag: poetry
Meeting God
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
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.
Split pea soup
Thick as thieves and split pea soup Quite a pair we two Morning light and off we go On tiptoe quiet Alone in thought A song or three In harmony Dancing all alone Fingers tapping, arms raised high Peek to see who’s watching A smile, and laugh Sweet memories reborn Not mom, nor wife But … Continue reading Split pea soup
April Fools: Doxie Duty
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
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
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