In the shadow of darkness, I know not what I am capable of. In the shadow of need, would I steal? In the shadow of fear… or revenge, would I kill? Light soars through my veins, while life leaves me untroubled. Should the shadow of darkness descend, will I recognize myself? This poem was inspired by JaideepContinue reading “Shadow of Darkness”
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Friendly
I met a friend today He was kind in every way Asked if I’d had a good day As he rang up my groceries Ovi Poetry Challenge 85: FRIEND Featured image generated with Microsoft AI
Syrupy Sweet Surface
Go on with your syrupy sweet words Embellished with a cool cherry on top No fool am I A hint of malice flickers ominously Deep within those cold eyes Perhaps they can see Beyond the surface of my agreeable smile A hint of distrust dVerse Quadrille #216 – Can You Take a Hint?, hosted by Mish.
I hear a gnawing in the tree What, pray tell, can it be? I search each branch carefully And find you there in front of me Munching your nut indifferently For Sandee’s Awww Mondays at Comedy Plus
Sunday Morning
Sunday morning I’ve waited all week The corner stores are calling The deli of Henry and Henry Joe’s candy shop Mommy hands me a few dollars Off I go for the New York Sunday Times And a half dozen bagels A large load for a little girl to carry Luckily, there is room in my pockets ForContinue reading “Sunday Morning”
You Are Here
Simplicity Ha! Perhaps a daily reminder is needed And a map… As surely it is here somewhere Hidden under the layers of complexity Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Writer’s Choice*
Virtual Reality
Lifting me to new heights Revealing unexpected sights Filling me with pure delight A nice substitute Ovi Poetry Challenge 83: LIFT A family member recently gifted me his unused virtual reality headset. I have been using it mostly for virtual travel and immersion into 3D animated stories. The featured photo was taken from inside myContinue reading “Virtual Reality”
It
I watch it dance in the periphery Intent on infiltrating my persona Its probing fingers skirt the margins Tentatively gauging my receptiveness Why do I reject it? Block it with irrational fear Smother it with useless worries It is not easily deterred A frequent guest at the metaphorical door Patiently chipping away the armor As it liberates tiny shafts of illumination dVerse Poetics hosted byContinue reading “It”
On a Bench of Stone
Contemplation on a bench of stone This gentle flowing river Once roared through rock Carving swirls in sandstone Deepening the valley Oh, moments of rage it has still Angry waters rush and rise Thunderous crashes echo The landscape ever changing Temperamental river now calm and satisfied Graciously permits a rest at its bank Xingfumama’s PullContinue reading “On a Bench of Stone”
A Tanka: Heart at Home
Another road trip Perhaps designed to escape Bittersweet solace Time and space for reflection To find my heart remains home W3 Prompt #141: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Suzanne, prompts us to write a Japanese poetic form on the theme of Yutori. Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Bittersweet
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