The Holy of Holies We cousins would prostrate ourselves in play Making believe in hushed tones While above us two generations of uncles and aunts spun our lineage. They were all swollen ankles, cracked heels, trouser socks, and work boots. Their voices would float ethereal…

  The winter sun warms my lap as it inches slowly upwards to embrace me. The dew whimpers goodbye as it dries on faux grass and the border of plants wave at the waning crescent moon who in her desire for more time with her …

Prompt: “Write a poem about a time when something really bad happened…that later turned out to be a good thing.” Your absence burnt a hole into my heart, I couldn’t understand, your lack of empathy. Days and weeks go by, a once sunny time turned…

Have forever been weak in physique Could nev’r complete hundred meters dash Not to speak of long distance running But I feel mentally strong My muse is awake 24/7 Sure she will prod me when I fall behind So, Poetry Marathon, here I come!

There was a time when I believed That snow kept secrets. There was a time when I believed That chill air kept confidence. There was a time when I believed That yelling wishes into snowstorms brought good luck.   If silence is true, then snow…

  twisted branches the constant ache to break free       Note: This poem was written using the image prompt for hour eleven.        

There’s a woman sitting across from me she is the most beautiful, caring, and sweet person I’ve ever met she made me understand she made me feel what love truly is. She’s the kind of person to do a poetry marathon with me go to…

Secret relatives New additions Divorce Marriage Renewed Vows Old year New Year Time is slow Time is fast Now what?  

If I could pick nine dinner dates to form join a table set for ten, I might know where I’d start my search but I don’t know where I’d end. The first five choices would come quick and if they would just agree to read…

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