The mad server's smile has turned upside down. What could be so bad that she needs to frown? Will her lips or cheeks crack? Thanks, I'll take my tip back! Oh, someone bring this poor woman a clown!
Tag: Poetry
Beach
Waves crashing loudly Tall grass waving at seagulls shells crushing to sand.
Banana Palm
Your leaves grow longer than my arm. Where is your head? Split and cut, your blood should be leaking, but you crinkle instead. Taller than a basketball player and splayed wide, indiscreet, dwarfing me as I stand next to you, you live and you die, and then repeat.
A Moon’s Prerogative
Man's a puppet to the gravitational moon, as it brings forth his uncontrollable emotion. He feels over and over, month after month, as joy against rage plays day after day. Waxing and waning as it turns full then new, man makes his choices - at least a poor few - causing news to scare and… Continue reading A Moon’s Prerogative
North Star
That bright star that shed light to lead the wise Magi three into King Herod's "city of peace," as they brought gifts from the east. It also led the shepherds when the angels told them the Savior's been born in a stable, near Bethlehem. They all journeyed forth to see this great miracle that the… Continue reading North Star
Sweet Treat
Gooey rich cream cheese cherry filling coats my tongue muffin? or cupcake?
My Chai
Chai is the tea that awakens me in the mornings, as I speak with God, energizing and warming my inside with its steamy spice - I'm in awe. What makes that creaminess roll around my tongue so smoothly? It's like pulling fresh cream - from a cow that's still mooing. What creates that zing of… Continue reading My Chai
Together
What brings couples together that last? Is it a commonality in their past? Perhaps they have both played a sport, or met at an all-inclusive resort. Maybe they were introduced at a party both laughing at a joke heartily, or maybe they bumped together in the rain, and then, acknowledged each others pain. Maybe they… Continue reading Together
Dawn Marie Paul 