Hope Awakens

Winter fades to spring, sunbeams thaw the ground New life bursts forth, splashing color all-around Darkness dissolves, giving way to light Hope returns, locking out the night Purpose chosen long ago Roadblocks forcing journey to slow Rocky path, presently clear Gaining momentum, losing fear Crooked trail now set straight Gaze locked forward, moving, steady gait Read More

Forgotten

Silence permeates the darkness as the lone figure navigates a solitary trail. Raindrops merge with the salty wetness streaming from her soulful eyes. Piercing sobs escape her parted lips, echoing through the sodden trees. Breaths come in ragged gasps as paralyzing pain threatens to overtake her. Clumsy hands grasp at her chest, futilely attempting to Read More

Solitary Reign

Reigning high from lofty throne Judgment passed, deeds not condoned Peasants scurry here and there Desperate to avoid dragon’s lair Fire breathing, self-righteous ruler No other found any crueler Palace life obscures view Compassion ne’er extended, ‘tis true Cracking whip; obedience forced Fear instilled; devotion coerced False perceptions; diatribes ensue Imprisonment granted for seekers of Read More

Slow Thaw

Clamped shut, barricaded, sealed A once tender organ now protected by steel Fiercely guarded with might No one breaks through without a fight Self preservation caused heart to flee Days now approached with dreaded misery Heart longs for fellowship, cries alone Never intended to impersonate stone Innocent, trusting, naïve Learned the hard way; others deceive Read More