Deep, low, the timber and pitch wraps around my mind and if you looked in the dim greys of my mind, you’d see a bright spark of light, and that’s my darlin. A voice like coffee, a bright note and depth that I would sink…
Category: Marathon Poem
drink – 16 of 24
if the jaguar drinks enough lemonade he will tell you a riddle he will ask you how many times you’ve crossed a bridge with a troll underneath, he will ask if you have ever plucked a pussywillow and he will tell you that those are…
Taste #thepoetrymarathon #prompthoursixteen
It rained that night, big fat drops that sat upon my tongue as I felt the coolness surge over me. Taking me back to happier days, of swimming in the rain, making castles out of mud days of innocence.
Frozen
The lake froze over As it does every winter Streaks of brown and white Air bubbles that catch a last breath Eye staring up Everything is visible And not at the same time The images bend and twist Ice distorting purifying and consuming all
Prompt 16
To know the difference in intuition from fear has been a great struggle the signs were red blinking 8 minutes later something happened something I knew I saw it but I gambled shrugging it to fear Gave them a chance when it wasn’t their turn…
“Mama Bear”
“Mama Bear” Mama bear, I see you. Fighting back the tears of frustration and exhaustion. Spending long days and nights. Trying to maintain a house to unrealistic standards Blamed for anything that strays from the normal. You’re doing okay, mama. You’re fine. Stay strong, mama…
Mylo Xyloto
Make of it what you will. But for me, it’s anywhere that’s green. She and I residing in domestic bliss sitting on the porch watching Angel and SJ frolic through the yard having the time of their lives while we bask in the glory of…
HOUR 17 Haiku 2
In accord’s honour I surrender myself whole Your hideous whims
hour 16… Listen
the wind caresses the leaves, the petals, my hair it is the conductor of all my favioute songs, in harmonys with ocean, thunder, lightening ii have no need for a rdio or a tv i have nature to sing for me.
I Thought I Touched You Today
(for hour 16—from the “touch” prompt for Onweald) I Thought I Touched You Today (by the character Nigel Taiman) A kind touch breezing by my hand Reminded me of you today A soft voice whisp’ring a word of kindness Sounded like something you’d…