soul-stirring secrets not disturbing life, with the calm, night sky Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille at MLMM
Night Sky
Acrophobia
This used to be the stuff of dreams. It is now the stuff of memories. The tiny apartment where he started life, still exists but is dark. He moved from being a salesman to the President of a construction company, transforming dreams into concrete reality. The stories of people he destroyed in his quest for … Continue reading Acrophobia
Non-believer
Esha had never been a believer. There had been no evidence of a positive, benevolent presence in her life. She listened in silent amusement as the tourist guide spoke of the faces in the mountains as ‘embedded Gods.’ Folklore said that they protected the valley and its inhabitants, and were suitably worshipped by the locals. … Continue reading Non-believer
Enchanting Shapes – Tanka Tuesday
muted
silhouettes dance
in the cool misty brume
bewitching shadows fade into
the void
~kat
A Cinquain for Colleen Chesebro’s Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, Synonyms Only, prompt words: Enchant (bewitch) & Shape (silhouette, shadow).
Godmakers
youth finds exquisite romance to share so overwhelming wants to superimpose new born feelings on nature and discover deeper layers for enlightened significance Where would the moon be without poets glorifying magic of night to fuel dreams of eternal bliss? Moon! You owe your god status to artistic musings imagination carving your place in lovelorn … Continue reading Godmakers
Depressed
I don’t know why they call you mad find you sad you longed for love while they fought and always sought attention which you did not get you got so set rebellious, independent a flower-child as they say with strong sparks, you wilted away to hurt … became a depressed child they resent … Continue reading Depressed
Temptations
flames of desire change contours of molten wax tell-tales of passion submerged identities with beguiling temptations Colleen's Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 81
Unplanned
“Predetermined destinations take the charm off a journey.” “You bought a ticket with a travel plan.” “Certainly…..” I watched helplessly as he flung himself into the valley. His entry in my life had been as dramatic …. an unplanned baby born to a teenager. Certain trips go anywhere. Twittering Tales #81
Unformed
I mutter thoughts still incomplete annoying in my head presenting it to the world will need coherence Tuesday Chatter #17
Parental Musings
different forms I take to hold and protect you unappreciated unrecognized let me hug you one last time before you walk free unprotected unloved I want you to find strength and survive my love is unconditional unbounded Photo Challenge #211
