untainted untouched yet not a virgin… It is a place where ideas meet form neural pathways blossom to take different shapes and mingle with my life I’m fiercely possessive I don’t share keep it away from crooks It is my Zen corner My inglenook… https://dversepoets.com/2020/12/14/quadrille-118-in-the-inglenook/
her arrogance painted in wine on walls pushes him deeper in agony submerged in blues - a peculiar shade not of his choice purple drinks of superciliousness greet visitors -as they long for vibrant vibes or peaceful whites In their humble abodes I see dark shadows entwined in leafy greens as I take a flight … Continue reading Narcissist colors
A hand that held me showed me a mansion in the sky I lived with that dream In days gone by… A hand that clasped my wrist banged me against walls I lived with nightmares days did not go by… A hand floating away In blue waters He cried … but no response I think … Continue reading Days gone by
Prompt Line Like a ruby held up to the sunrise. Is it still a stone, or a world made of redness? (Rumi) My take on https://dversepoets.com/2020/12/08/poetics-stepping-off-the-sidewalk/ I changed the day They saw me giving new dimensions to my reality the core remains unchanged yet, the halo is not a part of me I strive to … Continue reading Halo
Sunday Writing Prompt at MLMM Do you ever stop to think why a fleeting thought occurred and then the same person called? Do you ever wonder why you took a different route and saw something to change long-held perspectives? Do you ever think why power battles in the office are repeated at home -pushing you … Continue reading Do you ever think why?
I wonder what holds me back a disapproving glance asking me to dance to a tune I detest causing unrest… I wonder what pulls me away churning of gossip mills outdated customs, drills I know I want to flee I know it’s not just me I wonder why I did not speak what held my … Continue reading Barriers
it happens when survival keeps you glued togetherI know your dark secrets, and you know mineYou stay mum, and we won't spill thineI hate your darkness though, it's sin forever I know your dark secrets, and you know mineI sinned less, there was no option you knowI hate your darkness though, it's sin foreverSpeaking up … Continue reading A story of when the ice detached and people floated away
crazy storms whisper O Wind, my friend, go hissing blow up sleeping worlds -let them awake and arise -let them be ready for me large trees stand aloft branches swaying in the wind - rooted we stand strong it takes a mighty big storm to uproot,Whispering Winds! Tell the storm you blow, destroy those with … Continue reading Rooted, we stand strong
-unspoken word imposed -unspoken refusal to fall in line -unspoken denial of what I want doled out as punishment fake expressions hollow words struggling to ring positive Yet… daggers drawn we face each other -I will abide, but by my own code not yours https://dversepoets.com/2020/11/30/dverse-quadrille-117-the-dude-abides/
a glare a raised eyebrow scathing criticism unsolicited advice an attempt to step into my territory passionately take decisions for me glowing with narcissism I don’t know who they are nor do I want to know… a lifetime spent in defending boundary lines culminating in accusations of dominance or stubborn-ness of having grown bigger than … Continue reading The Art of War
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