The prompt I had for today was for blank stare. I'm not sure why this poem came out of that, but here it is, enjoy. Image by Syaibatul Hamdi from Pixabay Blank Stare, Blank Mind Words elicitvacant reaction, bare responseWords elicita foolish mob mentalitybehaviour extremes, densityof thought, never heeding what willWords elicit
Here's today's poem. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Parasite A looming worm of a presenceReflected reasoning to darkly justifytheir self-centered need to controlTheir words burrowing under your skin Reflected reasoning to darkly justifyinsidious behavior designedto misuse and manipulate Their self-centered need to controlexcavates through your joy,burying you under the need to please Their words burrowing under your... Continue Reading →
Going a bit dark and thoughtful today. Image by jplenio from Pixabay Abandoned in the Undertow Standing on the shore’s abyssA smile, a nod, a final kissSwept into the ebb and flow,abandoned in the undertow Drifting within a dark damnationBuoyant against grinding causationBelow the light sweet and slow,abandoned in the undertow Swallowed eternal by the deepDancing amid perpetual... Continue Reading →
Just a short poem today. Image by john Ioannidis from Pixabay Snowbirds Fly away southFar from the icy frostA few moments in the sunBefore coming home
Apparently I'm in a controversy mood this month with another thought-provoking poem. Traditions Don’t change our waysWe need our traditionsRespect our forbearersWhile the hanging rope swings from the tree We have the right to bear armsWe have the right to be heardWe must preserve our historyWhile the hanging rope swings from the tree That’s how... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 