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Sleep Deprived

I tried to sleep for a little while –On your lap? Yes, yes, I nodded.And there I was just nearly napping, When you arose without warning, suddenly;Waking me (yet again) as there came A sound from the front door, a tapping.I patiently waited for your return, while doubtingYou would assist me in my quest forContinue reading “Sleep Deprived”

Memory Lane

I stand at the beginning of Memory Lane, taking in its linear perspective. A row of connected townhomes line the sidewalk to the right as far as the eye can see. To the left is a row of manicured trees framing the city’s botanical garden. A beautiful street that holds many memories for me andContinue reading “Memory Lane”

Orange Tranformation

I shed the orange from my body – A color I have so despised;A symbol of humiliation, restriction and punishment.Yet the color refuses to relinquish me in my freedom.In the morning, the dewey grass shimmers orange;Water droplets touched by the rising sun.In the garden, hues of orange,Spill from the marigolds’ bright heads.I close my eyesContinue reading “Orange Tranformation”

What Crisis?

Environmental crisis?Nonsense!See all the pretty and tasty thingsproduced for your consumption.Fast food (on every corner for your convenience).Eternal youth serum – bonus chemicals included!This gadget – a must!Place the burden on the people -perfect panacea to our toxic greed. Prompted by Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #324.

Provokameter

A fleeting glimpseis all it takesto cause my provokameterto break.I had bought it new and plugged it in;I installed itjust below my chin.It worked just finefor a month or two;then brokethe moment I saw you.I checked its log,all had been good;the gauge was centeredas it should.Until you walked in,off the charts, wild;my provokameterwas clearly riled.SoContinue reading “Provokameter”