There’s every colour

colours floating on canvas a flow gone berserk -no rules -no direction they change with every new contact they make The only unique factor is Me watching a palm that holds life like an outsider who knows inner strife I draw lines through the flow to separate zones tear through the fabric which looks like … Continue reading There’s every colour

Let go

She walks alone in peace, tarries shedding the burden she carries hunting freshness, looking wearied I saw dropped skins she 'd outgrown No imposed guilt, sins to atone moving steady on paths unknown Raw forces behind her rallied Her feet heavy with commitments yet tracing paths of wonderment she creates art, does not lament lack … Continue reading Let go

Colors and Taste

color of oranges on my nails strawberry on lips I long for mangoes from a childhood tongue frozen mango pulp is heavenly till I think what the fruit undergoes being beaten to pulp kept in sub-zero temperatures to serve another in cold, unfamiliar climes (Yesterday, he said At your age You should only think about … Continue reading Colors and Taste

Hatred lingers on..

those fire-spewing eyes change expression linger a little longer  on her body she remembers lewdness of his crawling fingers on her sleeping helplessness she wants to slap him,  tear him to pieces he would be ashamed of The creep  Is her abusive husband https://dversepoets.com/2021/09/20/quadrille-136-lets-linger/

Did we know?

I'd no clue memories we make together will be the cushion to which I return again and again in search of comfort... I'd no clue life will be very different from whatever I dreamt with limited imagination on a very small slate I'd no clue I will have more, yet less spreading oneself out for … Continue reading Did we know?

Wandering words, or: Meandering meanings — The skeptic’s kaddish

An Alliterisen Silver stars sparkling up above pensive poet Trees trembling as brisk breeze blows through gnarly bifurcations Fingers feeling for lightless letters on keys Elbows resting upon stiff, supportive table top Tongue tasting tangy, satisfying sounds Words wandering after meandering meanings Squinting through thick leaves, sees self sitting ‘pon a star The Alliterisen The […]Wandering … Continue reading Wandering words, or: Meandering meanings — The skeptic’s kaddish

Find a new dream somewhere

Why don't you bury those ramshackle dreams?You've come a long, long way from thereBurn all bridges, just charge ahead full steamIt doesn't matter if you know not where You've come a long, long way from thereDon't let those chains shackle your nimble feetIt doesn't matter if you know not whereKeep walking, till you find a … Continue reading Find a new dream somewhere

Short Memories

You understood, but a little too late campaign headlines are just clickbait they are no gods, but flawed humans If you follow a cult, you lack acumen there’s no alternative, you teach come forward to be what you preach you just need to take things in your hands or be washed footprints in turbulent sands … Continue reading Short Memories

Rebellion

blinding ray of light strikes, crosses her thoughtsThey are insane, they believe they are God They nurse illusions in very huge lotsThey play power games, but don't know the odds He moved a finger, and said 'Follow this'failed again to see brewing resentment "Forget your schedules, just give those a miss"He cannot see a mind … Continue reading Rebellion

Un-pixelated

Hi, Sanaa I couldn't resist the lure of your second prompt too. Here's my contribution. pixelated dreams launch thoughts on virtual skies I rule the world… Back to office…. I see un-pixelated versions Of all that I loved or hated Wonder how Will I expand these To fill my sky Or just let them disappear … Continue reading Un-pixelated