this once content reed, flails wind seeks to rip from mooring torrent twists at peace dusk to dawn, I wrestle hot tears silent fall gash displaces scars sewn shut * But light is on the horizon before ink sets dry warm breeze blanket will heal soft rain cleases wounds faith holds this vessel steadfast hope will make […]
Tag Archives: broken
Fenced In #poetry #writing #photography
held back unbroken spirit lassoed chomping on life taking bit unable to run free held back sails luffing reaching in futility winds just beyond reach held back hands restrained in shackles prisoner of fate thrashing brings pain held back creative connection broken thoughts flail for conduit inkless lies my pen Today marks week five of […]
Contemplating Selflessness #haiku #photography
she who risks her life seeking life in the snow mother’s warmth * warm your arms serving with no complaint broken, impatient Each of us have been recipients of the selfless care of others. As I face surgery on Wednesday and more weeks of recovery from my accident, I am grateful to family and friends […]
Broken Vow #poetry #photography
Words whispered in candle light trust of one vows spoken perhaps intentionally taken by one long stem roses often sent no reason given who were they to? red with guilt vow given twisted thorns agreement sealed the last petal falls in blood
The End in Sight #poetry
when the bond is broken in a relationship it is time to pack up and move on
Shattered #flashfiction
Fluidity v softmotion our worlds ~converge some call it love commitment us V intertwined united undulating as one * * why pushing away small sharp ascerbic words crashing against my heart listen hear cracking begin one line becomes another ugly ripple sound crashing existence until there is nothing toput back to […]
Over – Drive
What am I a person? no- an object *** Push this button pull that switch *** with a flick of your wrist you have it *** anything everything you want *** I am fallable feeling fed-up *** Over drive has a new meaning ** you drove over me one time too many
A glimpse of hope
It was broken so was she but a piece was still remaining That small shard reflected life hope possibilities maybe even a future *** “Oh ” she sighed as she picked up a piece of her heart there it is me! *** It was soft vulnerable it’s true but it was still beating
Beaten-Broken-Bleeding
Rap and thud- slap and strike perfect cadence of harshness and spite “it doesn’t hurt” she wailed at him “do your worst” reply seemed glib *** not much to strike -torn flesh was all tears were burning, feelings raw *** she woke – a scream fear and sweat this dreadful dream- help me forget she […]
Piece of my heart
Look in my eyes Right from the start one thing that is left a piece of my heart * Little remains All torn apart Given it all you see? That’s my heart * what should I do make a new start What will you do? Break up my heart * Maybe too late To worry […]
