-
Thought
-
Carry on
As heaviness mounts, The days lengthen Perpetual motion Takes all my strength and my heels keep Slogging through the mire Of the everyday, My muscles are on fire Far Horizons call my name Why can’t I run away, Off into the blue, Just for one day? Explore the wilderness Without the internet Get back to…
-
Petals
-
Old wives
A woman’s work is never done Or so the story goes Always one more thing to do Before her eyes can close With work, home, and everything It never seems to stop Just when you climb one mountain You can see another top Sometimes I’d like to float away On a raft, alone, in the…
-
The journey
Pounding head, Racing heart Knowing less Than at the start Each day I fight the fight Wondering if I’ll reach the light Darkness sinks Me down again All I need Is at the end When the journey’s rough The way is clear Soon the shadows Disappear At the end A new beginning If only strength…
-
They’re baaaaaack
The sound of sobs Wakes me again Without a doubt Signifying my old friend They come any hour Of day or night Caring very little If they’re a welcome sight Bringing sore eyes A cough, headache, and groan Why can’t they just Leave us all alone? I’ve told them before, I’ll tell them again With…
-
Entourage
Tiny little buddies, Furry feet, Hungry hearts Travel down the stairs Together A ravenous pack In search of food They make a noise Like rolling thunder As they race To get their prize Then they curl up Gratefully On my lap A purring, Delightful Sight
-
Vortex
It swirls In eddies Gentle, At first But as I watch The power Pulls me under Darkness all around A swirling, Churning Vortex Allowing no escape A scream bubbles up Soundless, Unheard Stuck Between Scylla And Charybdis Underneath the waters I yearn To touch the sun