From Chaos Forward

As chaos spills forth from the universe The ashes of God’s dimmed From the darkest of surrenders To the boldest of light From the shadow to the sun’s kiss The world waited so peacefully As chaos always takes control The chosen stood faithless and ready…

Harvest | Surya T | Poetry Marathon Poem 10

Sankranti, the harvest festival of India, is celebrated in Mid-January. It has many names across the country but the purpose is the same. It is the time of harvest and each state has its own set of customs and traditions through which it celebrates this…

“Micro-Sleep”

“Micro-Sleep” Blink. Blink. Flutter. Shut. One second. Two. Bam. Open. Frantic search around. You’re safe. Eyes flutter. Blink. Blink. Shut. I’m down for the count.

Hour 9 (2021)

Limerick There once was a man named Mack who said he must hit the sack. Now he needs a shower Cause he’s covered in flour Knowledge of idioms he surely lacks

Hour 10: Happy New Year

January first is a day that is like no other Everyone will gather to celebrate the frigid weather. People come all bundled up, flocking to the waters Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. Other, less rational people, convene at the shore Stomping feet, blowing…

The Serial Killer’s Haiku

(for hour 10—the image prompt this hour)   The Serial Killer’s Haiku black-purple death shrouds bursting with putrefaction finality’s stench  

Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas Darlings Today is the day We open our presents Sit around and play You like the tie we gave you It matches your suits The kids are stuffed with sweeties They even like their little toy flutes Toys lay around ready for assembly…

This year – Hour 10

I’ll be a better person Learn to ride a bike Workout seven days a week Eat once a day Select only good people to be in my life Force my acne away with a new skin care routine Drink 10 glasses of water a day…

Mountain Sunset – Hour Ten

The sun set over the mountain range Its beauty shone brightly atop the snow Could this be a sign of seasonal change  – This deeply mesmerizing glow Its beauty shone brightly atop the snow A bright ball of light midst a chilly façade This deeply…

Train Comes Home

Knocking on the door. Surprise on my face; My crazy Aunty’s back. She’s come again with the bag To take the goodness out. She’s a witness. Jesus was not born. I spit behind her walk past me. I sit at the minute past 6 To…