We sat around the fireLooking at the skyWondering what was out thereThat helped us all get by.I asked the little rose,who protects you tender one?She said, my thorns protect methey keep me safe from everyone.I turned to the pink lady and asked her sowho protects you dear lady, from getting hurt and bruised?She turned to … Continue reading Friday Prayer
Tag: Poem
No more pushing around
I am like a piece of paper Swaying in the wind. I like to go where the drift carries me And don't like to be pinned. I ebb and flow with life With no plans whatsoever. Ask me what I'll do tomorrow I'll shrug and not say something clever. I am clean and transparent With … Continue reading No more pushing around
False Hope
I thought you were going to rain on me, said the parched earth, to the rain laden clouds I thought you were going to visit me, said the flower, to the bee I thought you were going to pick me, said the toy, to the little girl I thought you would play with me, said … Continue reading False Hope
National Poetry Month
My contribution. Sorrow Melancholy, Depression Crying, Weeping, Lashing Cold, Lonely, Contracted, Rejected Smiling, Connecting, Laughing Expanding, Loving Happy
An ode to my best friend
You were my best friend Your smile was kind Your love was pure I think about you everyday Every second of every minute Life was not fair to you But who can understand the ways of the Universe? I think of you in everything I do. You came in like a breath of fresh air … Continue reading An ode to my best friend
A day in the life of St. Peter
two by two they stood in front of St. Peter."Why should I let you in ?", he asked."Because I am taller ", said one sister"Because I am prettier", said the other. two by two they stood in front of St. Peter."Why should I let you in ?", he asked."Because I am wealthier ", said one … Continue reading A day in the life of St. Peter
Eau de Parfum
If only I could bottle these up .. and spritz them every once in a while How awesome would that be? The feeling of comfort when stroking Cherry's soft fur The feeling of affection when hugging kiddo after a workout The feeling of contentment when watching hungry birds eat food that I leave for them … Continue reading Eau de Parfum
Brick by Brick
Brick by brick I build my self You push me and I scatter. Brick by brick I build myself You throw a rock at me and I break. Brick by brick I build myself You kick me and I crumble. Brick by brick I build myself For one day I will stand strong, unfettered. Until … Continue reading Brick by Brick
Shadows
Hope's shadow is fear Courage's shadow is vulnerability Love's shadow is hurt Honesty's shadow is loneliness Light's shadow is darkness Life's shadow is death What inspired this poem - I usually never post messages on group chats I belong to. I am a silent passerby. Today, I had the courage to post but felt extremely … Continue reading Shadows
Pencil Sketch
I am A bead in a necklacea grain of sand.A tile in a mosaica blade of grass.A star in the galaxya drop in the ocean.A brick in a walla patch in a quilt.A flower in a bouqueta piano in an orchestra.A thread in a blanketa note in a song. Note: I asked kiddo and hubby … Continue reading Pencil Sketch
