My last poem of 2016… A room empty but for the couple in the back corner whispering over the candle in the center of the table Fireworks explode the sky two time zones away if the photographs are to be believed The couple put on their coats as they head for the door They turn [...]
Tag: moments
The things that make me remember (a poem)
A jumble of memories and present moments in this one… Seems I’m always pulling out the cord the light dims the connection is cut the fragrance that used to greet me dissipates—slowly a lingering resentment somehow let go Steel, tempered and brushed leaves marks on skin where blood once flowed The apple still tastes as [...]
Reconciliation (A poem)
The first line of this poem comes from whatever I was watching yesterday before I dozed off on the sofa… And on it goes each moment followed by another sometimes with something to say clues to what happened before to bring us to this place And when it ends the biggest secrets come to light [...]
Open mic terzanelle #1 (a poem)
Today’s NaPoWriMo.net prompt is to write a terzanelle. After three attempts, I kind of like it, though I have not quite hit upon the right subject for it yet. In any event, this poem is my second attempt at the form. The late arrival sat in the corner and coughed The MC was on his third beer [...]
All I have left (a poem)
Remembering a few more things here and there… I can’t bring myself to get out the photos just yet I’m not sure I’m ready to face that reality Besides, I can still picture them in my head (except for the one you kept for yourself, and never let me see) along with the little moments [...]
Secrets (a poem)
I let this one sit for a few days… I wondered in that moment if I had revealed too much— but you can’t take back the words once they’ve left your mouth; your voice cannot be unheard, or the trap unsprung. The bitter truth says nothing that bitterness does not yet know. The sweet, sweet [...]
Accomplishments? Meh
Today's writing prompt: What accomplishment are you most proud of? I've never really looked at the things I've done as accomplishments, let alone taken pride in them. That may sound odd, but it's seldom occurred to me to think that way. In fact, I really don't like to boast or brag about the things I do. [...]
National Poetry Writing Month: Day #10 (April 10, 2013)
Not particularly comfortable with today's prompt—probably not a good idea at this particular time. I did take it as a starting point, though… No, I don't think I'd want to go back now We had our moment The difference between then and now continues to grow The line between them is but a moment Time [...]
