Tea and cookies on an ornate plate wait for young ladies to sit down and hear the old tales from old men who know nothing of secrets that they keep and lies they tell and promis- es that die
Category: Poetry Prompts
Across the Sea – Hour Sixteen
I took a trip across the sea to find a treasure, new to me A gift of hope from years long gone, whose beauty smiles just like a song I walked awhile, I rode some more, then found my way upon the door Of those…
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
Thick Thighs Save Lives
Thick thighs save lives So I have heard it said Never before have my mighty Thors Been so complimented I have hidden them deep Under denim and cloth Loving the darkness Much more than a moth Not for fear of their look But from wandering…
Separate ways #thepoetrymarathon #prompthourfifteen
In the moonlit path we walked together “There are wild foxes here,” you said And I took a step closer Wondering if we would see them unless They saw us first and swallowed us whole. My hair caught in branches that swept low, pulling At our…
The World Around Me – Hour Fifteen
The scent of lavender fills the air Made heavy by summertime heat The carpet feels gritty, like a warm sandy beach Nestled roughly under my feet The hallway feels longer at this hour of day Each step growing tougher to make My eyes are now…
When I wished I had said yes
After my mother left, I forgot the written things, that part that speaks to me became obsolete. There was a spirit breaking the pod of a kolanut. Forgive me, dear Lord for this confession. I was a mere boy, in the middle of a dark…
The Elements
I call upon you earth The lady of stability I call upon you water The man of agility I call upon you air The lady of invisibility I call upon you fire The man of nobility Come forth and bring us peace Send your wisdom,…
Invisible Boy – Hour Fourteen
My handsome invisible baby boy I’d be proud to call you “my son” If you were indeed mine, you would bring me such joy From the moment your life had begun I would raise you with guidance and a loving heart And teach you to…