Mementoes of madness

turbulence in azure oceansrage of dark tsunamisfeet dipped in unseen whirlpools, take awaymementos of madnessburied under respectable coversthreatening to blow upa past carefully forgotten to leada tolerable lifeBut why? Meeting the Bar at dVerse

Catalysts

do you flee the scenewhen things come apart; you missnew doors opening do you recoil fromdeath? life waiting outside goesback disappointed feet held steadfastlyto the ground cannot perceivewings waiting to sprout fear protects; disarmspotential; distrust bouncessaviors at the gate learn to recognizecatalysts; they might take youwhere you want to go Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge

Neutral

colors change oftenI embrace neutralitykeep options open Reena's Xploration Challenge #263

Uplifting blues

she scoops her insidessurvives dreamy rideson golden sands, oceans blueauthenticitybold vivacitybanishes clouds, skies are blue I see her flash smilesstretching empty milesLet me see your soul, I saysilence engulfs windssongs unheard-she singsfrom other dark worlds she slays it's chilly out theresnowy paths nightmarewhat will warm you up, she asksfind your soul, let burnlet energy churnbask … Continue reading Uplifting blues

Ruefully yours

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