poetry

Dark

Dark GIFfrom Dark GIFs She said not to be silly As she wiped away a tear Nothing lurked within the night That in the day did not appear So I laid in bed and listened Though no sound could I hear Than the soft closing of the door Alerting me that It drew near If …

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Memories and Motherhood

A short collection of poems about mothers, parenting, and memories Sunshine Bleary eyed from a sleepless nightTaking rest in a chair uprightShe waits not for the dawning lightSmall lips, soft lashes hold her sightSunshine lay in her arms. If Only Lashes flutter against red cheeksOvercome by restless sleepHair damp against his headShe a silent sentinel …

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Stress

Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay Stress Tight knots in my neck Heavy weight upon my chest Worry, strain, fear of unknown Time slips away with work undone. O my soul! What makes you fear? Leaving my feeble heart squeezed with care Mind in endless cycling thoughts A swirling mist in which I’m lost. Look …

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