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Hand In Hand

I have written this poem in response to W3 prompt #47 at skepticskaddish.com, hosted by poet of the week, Punam Sharma. The guidelines are to write a Pantoum on the theme of abandonment. Additional information about a Pantoum and the prompt can be found here. Hope I got it right! Where you and I walkContinue reading “Hand In Hand”

Time

Time is such a mystery;A single minute that drags on for hours;An hour that disappears in the blink of an eye.Never having enough time; or,Having too much time at hand.Making the most of the time available; or,Wasting time in not knowing what else to do with it.Time that heals all wounds; or,Time that allows woundsContinue reading “Time”

Whirlwind

Peace, tranquility, freedom, space;Then you arrive to take their place;Wreaking havoc at a frenetic pace; A whirlwind in a competitive race.Sucking in all that is near;Holding on tight to all that’s dear;Then letting go without fear;Dissipating as quickly as you appear.Fatigue, boredom, empty space;Nothing here to take your place;Moving at a solemn pace;Losing steam inContinue reading “Whirlwind”