The Poetry Marathon

Concrete jungles rise high in the sky

Most things green have been killed out

A small oak sapling has risen

Fighting against all odds beside a cafe

It digs its roots as deep as possible

Creating problems as it grows and grows

Money spent along with time well wasted

Sends the tree into our homes

That we lit for warmth and comfort

Sobbing sorrow wreaks havoc on hearts

A child is missing, having vanished in the air

Parents lie awake at night, guilt eating at them

Efforts once made are now tossed aside

Hope has been tossed away to the wind

A lake sits beside a trailed forest

A Jeep comes roaring through

Landing on a stump, a tire goes flat

Panic ensues as a struggle occurs

A fight that finally frees the spare

The moon highly risen above the world

Before the Jeep roars to life again

The bitter cold nipped at me

I pull my torn sheet close

The smell of food reached me

My stomach turns in hungered pain

Revolt screams in my head

As I peer into the garbage bin

A torn garbage bag lay on top

Grabbing a bagel, I run

Nibbling I look for a warm place

Upon finding shelter

I curl up to fall asleep

Praying I wake in the morning

Sorry this is late, had a power outage for the last few hours.

No one argues with what he says

His age alone speaks of wisdom

His eyes have a gentle understanding

Respect is freely given

The lack of hugs makes no difference

As that’s just who he is

He rides his bike on the mountains

Even at seventy-five 

The corner of paradise looks so inviting

Gazing down from heights above

Daydreaming about daydreaming down there

With a sigh I welcome reality again

His eyes make my heart quiver with excitement
His devilish grin sends my head spinning
A touch from him shoots electricity through my body
The chaos of butterflies has me feeling faint

His devilish grin sends my head spinning
His voice rumbles through my soul
The chaos of butterflies has me feeling faint
Our whispers of love fade in the wind

His voice rumbles through my soul
Love that is only found once
Our whispers of love fade in the wind
The safety of is arms is impenetrable

Love that is only found once
His eyes make my heart quiver with excitement
The safety of is arms is impenetrable
A touch from him shoots electricity through my body

Fear crawls down my spine

Pain thunders in my head

Running is a temptation

I dread what I have to face

Edging closer I peer over

Waves crash upon the rocks below

Breathing deep, I muster courage

I spring forward with little faith

As I fall freely through the air

Screams of pain are soothed by calming words. Sobbing pleas ask for the pain to stop. A needle provides a numbing cold. Time passes with hazy eyes. Excitement blossoms in the early morning. Commands are issedas more people come and go. Preparation is completed and the process begins. Whispers of encouragement float around the room. Focus is directed at the difficult task. Minutes slowly fade into foggy memories. As the final act carries out.

The baby scream out

Teas of joy, spread smiles

The three become one

Sparks of connection occur through a screen

On one side, someone desperate for love

On the other side, someone who enjoys tormenting others

By chance of many they connect one day

Love is filled with joy and happiness

Torment wonders how far it can go

Love ignores all warnings about the dangers

Torment drags it further and further

Love is displayed across the internet

As torment crushes loves delicate heart