Tag: Writing

Broken Zipper Candlelight crept hungrily up the wallsCasting dancing shadows on her faceHer dark eyes were hollow shadowsBut the whites shone clear, bright, andpanickedEvening festivities long passedYet still she wrestled, grappling withthe zipperToo tight, too tightthe costume was too tightBut the more she struggledthe tighter it constricteduntil the zipper pressedthrough her skin burrowing like a… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Thirty-One

Carved in Flesh Candles flickered on the table as weshined our knives and scalpels.Firm, healthy flesh protested as wesank our knives and scalpels.We laughed and mocked with glee as wemutilated smooth skin with garish smiles.Scraping out the innards as wediscarded the life source on newspaper.It didn't occur to us to fear revenge as wecarved and… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Nine

Poem Prompt from Cody: "Couch" Couch cushions plump and invitingLure me in like a siren's callMy bones sigh in relief asI crash onto softnessBrick might love lampBut I love couch I'd love to see the efforts of your poem in the comments below! I understand that these are first drafts and I hope you offer… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Seven

Snow, Snow, Come Down, Snow! Poems don't have to be beautifulSometimes they can be terrible yelling thingsLoud and off-key, no rhyme or rhythmAbout anything you like, anything you seeLike snow falling outside your window on a perfect Saturday morningTea mug in hand, stew on the stove, toes in socksAnd you can inflate your belly with… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Six

Friday Freedom Song My soul is sunny Forty-eight hours with him to comeOh the adventures I'd love to see the efforts of your poem in the comments below! I understand that these are first drafts and I hope you offer my humble words the same grace! Remember, Keep Showing Up! See you tomorrow for Day… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Five

I Don't Have Time to Read Every day I hear itHeartfelt (seemingly) lamentsWhen people see me readingExcuses drip from their tonguesPinging like a leaky faucetWhen I haven't asked for themWhen I haven't commented at allWhen I've merely read in silenceBut here their voices intrudeon my solitudeAssuring me they don't have time to readThey must be… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Four

Inhale, Exhale, Unwind Deep breath inHoldDeep breath outTime slows downHoldFlow quickly upEvery twistEvery turnUntwists my mindUnturns my stomachSimply breathingSimply beingSimply-Profoundly- Blessed I'd love to see the efforts of your poem in the comments below! I understand that these are first drafts and I hope you offer my humble words the same grace! Remember, Keep Showing… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Three

Burning Heart Cold hands, cold heartPaint them redEvery day a fresh chance tostart a fire I'd love to see the efforts of your poem in the comments below! I understand that these are first drafts and I hope you offer my humble words the same grace! Remember, Keep Showing Up! See you tomorrow for Day… Continue reading October Poetry Challenge: Day Twenty-Two