It’s early Too early And there’s still too much to do And there’s still so much I can’t get through But we’re on to new beginnings And soon to some place new Just need to pack one last thing Okay one or two… The…
Tag: poetry
The Stripper
Hour Three 1:23 Layers droop precariously from form like draperies obscuring the world from the frame I had held like photograph- with peeling laminate ironed over like wax paper leaves and never comes back. The covers fall from mattresses skirting the hardwood floors methylene chloride…
Hour 5 text prompt – Whodunnit
They say the small town life is the quiet life And word travels fast when something happens out here But now that someone’s missing, someone’s murdered, and something’s been stolen Everyone is claiming an alibi or to be in the clear Now mister Buffet, eager…
Hour 5 “Learning How To Be Ashamed…”
Hour 5 9/2/2023 “Learning How To Be Ashamed…” Shame isn’t a naturally happening trait. No one is born with it It takes learning and practice and living and …well, I guess it’s a gift that keeps on giving – ya know? I remember…
“The amicable personality of an aged woman”
Your silver locks were shining bright, During the silent night. Evergreen beauty isn’t only skin-deep, But, she looks gloomy whenever weeps. Being hale and hearty, Exceptional teachings are quite noteworthy. The shimmering pearl necklace, Is like fresh flowers in a vase. An aura of…
Hour 4 image prompt- Icy Sermon
One day in distant future Ice walls walled in our pride The few of us remaining And hiding deep inside An igloo city of the ancients Built by those who burned our world After they at least reflected And leaned into saving Gaia “Now ye…
Two worlds #2023poetrymarathon #prompthour4
Two worlds in juxtaposition Living separate lives but bound by a thread Invisible, fragile, sharpened by years To cut through life’s griefs To bind and enable. Will it last, will it last? Will it endure the test of time? Or shall it shatter In a…
Hour 4 text prompt – Unity
Your challenge is to write a poem about the topic of marriage, without ever using the word marriage, and while also ideally avoiding the words spouse, husband, and wife. We started off with promise a love so deep it conflicted With every other chiding adult…
Hour 4 “What Makes Us?…”
Hour 4 9/2/2023 “What Makes Us?…” “Momma!” “Look!” pretty, pretty… “pretty…” And the lil fingers grasp and pull, grasp and pull… legs RUN to other visions of pretty, pretty… lil fingers, stained with green, stained with smiles stained with pretty, pretties… lil hands…
“My dream is to become a writer”
Writers are not born professionals, Their capability to struggle is vital. “Pen is mightier than sword”, Like playing with terrific words. Read between the lines, Until you turn nine. There is the chaos in the crowd, As critics raise their voices aloud. Reading is…