Where is it? The red dot that traces the walls, there it is! on the roof taunting me, out of reach, I will jump on the book case to see if I can get a closer look at the source of its existence, It trembles…
Category: Poetry Prompt Responses
Hour 7 – Prompt 7 – Angst – The “worry” sphere
“Worry worm”, that was her nickname All who knew her well, felt her angst First, it was the fear of crossing the road Then, what if she forgot all answers in the exam? She refrained from exploring new places What if she got lost and…
Poem 7– Struggling with Angst
I am all but the Happiness I portray, But I keep smiling, Hoping for a better day, Life travels everywhere But in the distance I choose, I forbid fighting battles, I always lose. Anxiety of trying too hard, Confused on playing the right card. Fear…
PEACE.. A tetra syllabic
Peace of mind Reached our soul Touch our hearts Heal our scar Men unite
Poem 6- Oasis (Halibun)
He saw water wherever he looked. Yet his throat was parched, his head was spinning, his bare feet smarting against the and as he walked- to life, or to death? Not a mere mirage Sweet cool water, cool palm shade Paradise at last
Her heart
She held on Waiting for retribution, While the minutes hours days Grew Around her a wall of fortitude, A labyrinth, so complex, Until there could be no restitution, Her softness locked away, Hidden, Unyielding to any man who encountered, Her stolen gaze (his) reminder, Of…
Before Darkness
I stood before Darkness As a light from God. The God everyone knows. Yes, that God. I stood there, A talkative child Eager to share His love. But Darkness was empty. A bush full of thorns And thoughts of evil things. Yes, Darkness is as Darkness…
Our Mother’s Home
We lay now Where we once stood, Firmly, grounded, The pride of our birthright Draped upon us like a cape, Where we, Earth-bound, Flightless beings, Desirous of glory, Waved our banners, Over every conquered land of our brethren, As if they were badges of honor, Erecting…
Appalachian Trails- Haiku
Appalachian Trails Just follow where the path lead Up and down the hill
Taboo
I broke a rule today I didn’t know. I didn’t mean to play. I called them out, I made a shout I didn’t know that that’s not what it’s about I shouldn’t have done that, I know that now Next time I’ll just write the…