Bridge

I tossed, turned all night struggled to get things right not a singe straight line I wanted those to align ~to build a bridge of some kind~ two points which don’t entwine resources to build on a design zig-zag ideas it does ignite till I make two ends unite https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/27/poetics-build-a-bridge/

Rain

I think of Charlie Chaplin, as I walk through rain. He said he likes walking in the rain, as no one can see his tears. I know I’ll be busy and back to a normal routine after getting back home. Yet, these moments of solitude and raindrops bring so much to the surface - emotions … Continue reading Rain

He’ll not go there

I know he'll not go there peace, happiness reign where He finds value in rants seeks power in dumb chants it takes much less effort than knowing you fall short offence is best defence so that's the preferred stance I know he'll not go there peace, happiness reign where https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/22/mtb-hopscotch-with-anapestic-tetrameter/

In social prisons

dVerse Poetics prompt Crows calling at night - Li Bai Yellow clouds beside the walls; crows roosting near.Flying back, they caw, caw; calling in the boughs.In the loom she weaves brocade, the Qin river girl.Made of emerald yarn like mist, the window hides her words.She stops the shuttle, sorrowful, and thinks of the distant man.She … Continue reading In social prisons

Stop interference

I don’t really care if your eyes glare you choose to blare criticism all over town.. I don’t really care if your puny self shrinks further in acknowledging another’s worth… It bothers me if you assume rights not yours to meddle with my life https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/19/quadrille-126-come-bother-up-a-poem/

Spikes

the lump in my throat grows a new spike every day can’t swallow or eject It injects venom through a new spike every day to induce negativity the mind can’t reject thoughts stored in cells encounter spikes every day they can’t eliminate but just act… https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/08/mtb-the-body-poetry/ https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/15/open-link-290-live-edition/

Mystery

Doe-eyed beauty finding her way though serpentine mountainous paths scared like a deer on being approached by hunter males she slips away like air dissolving in the clouds not leaving a clue of her origins and now hunters descend the same paths scared… https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/13/poetics-the-print-the-whales-make/

Floaters

If you are a dreamer, come in.. The line is from Shel Silverstein’s poem, Invitation, as published in his wonderful book, Where the Sidewalk Ends.  Shel Silverstein is an American writer, poet, cartoonist, songwriter and playwright.  The prompt is set by Lillian at dVerse Poets Pub We don’t walk around here, we float, without moving from our … Continue reading Floaters

Soul

I found a poem by Nikita Gill in a Google Search Here's my 'flipped' take on it. Soul immortal, imperceptible evergreening, enriching, rolling gathering impressions, shedding bodies damaged by injuries grieving, dodging rocks https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/06/dverse-poetics-flipping-meanings/

Maturity

Absorbing processing torture expressions, impressions -unsolicited judgements delivered letting it blend in eliminating toxic influences highlighting best notes letting people hold it against light sniff, swirl fruits transform to wine all credits go to A new identity what else can it be but maturity? https://dversepoets.com/2021/04/05/quadrille-125-in-praise-of-the-grape/