Poems

Word

Power utter power express sorrow express joy cause sorrow cause joy utter power- use wisely.

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Ode to a Rose

Crimson velvet petals drift slowly to the floor, as words fall from a creator's mind. Green shards - once leaves - depart off a thorny stem, like a writer's empty hole dries up, left bereft.    

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Wind

Flag whipped into fringe Debris flung across garden Sunshine turned frigid. Pic cc0 @ Pixabay.

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Rain

Drops on my glasses Drops on my clothes Turning me cold- torture. Driving to meet friends Driving amongst crazies Can't see through gray- torture. Can't park close enough Stepping out into puddles Feet wet and cold- torture. Phone's in my bag Full of my life's photos It sneaks in, slippery- torture. Order food for the… Continue reading Rain

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Sun

She adores the sun, shining bright, it ruins me blazing fire, I melt. This is a haiku taken from the point of view of an ice cream cone.

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“Fit as a Fiddle”

This is an exercise where a writer uses a cliche to create a poem. She's as fit as a fiddle, wide at the edges, thin in the middle, playing on vibrating strings she barely keeps together all of the things. Arranging, humming, squeaking, buffing take care of her, don't allow any scuffing! *Graphic CC0 from… Continue reading “Fit as a Fiddle”

Christian · Poems

Hand of the Lamb

Skin's so soft, I'm feeling fine bones. Clenching tightly, I grasp on to hold. This physical manifestation of what lies beneath is strength that holds me up, when I can't seem to breathe. This hand offers softness in its effort to comfort smooths over my soul, while giving me support. I need His grace, mercy,… Continue reading Hand of the Lamb

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Luminescence

Sun shining brightly through misty clouds diffusing luminescent glow.