Was there a door I left open? Because I don’t remember inviting you in. Not sure how I want to greet you, You’ve left a golden hue upon the world, Yet jealousy and doubt upon my white sleeves. But maybe I’m the one with broken…
Category: Marathon Poem
H4: Joyless
Dear Joy, I hope I find you well With inspiring things to tell. My memories are so strong But time stretches long. Isn’t that part of a song? Let’s get together if you are ever nearby. I miss you so much I could cry….
hour 4 poem
Writing Writing can be such a pain What is it I have to gain? Every day I sit and type I do not understand all the hype Tap tap the keys on my computer go And out from my mind these words do…
Spurning White (Prompt 4)
It’s been over two years. I’m glad you’re no longer here. You’d fume, you’d fear. You’d cry blood for me, for us, your world, the world, your life. A joy, full heart, hiding sorrow, long neglect, scars, of the mother shadow, she, a pretense…
at the station
We arrived, watched as you bought a ticket. You came back to say goodbye, the wind urgently pushed you as the minute passed. I let go of your warm touch bade my last farewell while weakly waving my hand into a now cool air. The…
A Letter to Healthcare Workers
In this time of COVID, I want to send you thanks. My heart is full of gratitude for your service. Did you know how needed you were? Were you able to to choose? Were you given time to assess your immortality or did you think…
Poem 4
I stop first by the church for help for aid I want to find her family to rest To put this sad body inside its grave. “See here young man Your heart is full of good But put your Christian charity Where a good Christian…
Grandpa Gaius
Grandpa Gaius, Last night, your children showered Earth on your mortal home. The last they’ll ever do for you. I’m sorry I wasn’t around to say farewell. I’m sorrier I couldn’t save you on your sick bed. Death bed? I watched your body breathe in…
Letter to my Love!
Dear Love, Waking this morning without you, I am lost, Like a boat adrift, In the blue ocean of Nottingham sky. I am missing you the way, an orange misses its skin, once peeled, That is all there is to say. Just this: I miss…
His Last Words To Me(Prompt 4)
i must leave little brother, i have run my race and i have touched the hearts and souls whom which God sent me to, but i leave you with this touch of wisdom, it was never meant to be YOLO, least the entire world would…