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
Speculation
Tears course softly down freckled cheek Eyes look towards heaven, answers to seek Face contorts, shoulders heave, Daddy, Daddy what mess we perceive Choices made with utmost discretion Path followed by your directions Ultimate goal not what we sought Did we go left, when right we ought? Barricaded, trapped, as if bands of steel Elusive Read More
Precious Daughter
Crafted, sculpted, beautifully formed Father loved before sky adorned Smiling eyes, shiny hair Known before you drew breath of air For His pleasure you were created Arrival on earth anxiously awaited Separated from Mother he knew you would be Created another to love like she Oceans divide, connected in heart Both long for the time 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
Her Story
Mother’s heart cries out for son Wounded, broken, unsure what she’s done Son’s heart wondered astray Hopes, dreams wrecked along the way Reflective memories of days gone by Bring tears of joy to Mother’s eyes Smiles and laughter replaced by sadness and pain Mother clings to hope; one day son’s heart will change Calloused scales Read More
Prison Break
Sir Darkness screams my name Tempter brandishes sword “Succumb to the cries; live no more.” Walls close in trapping their prey Will I survive another day? Mercy pleas echo throughout the chamber No one hears my cries of danger. Crawling swiftly, attempting to flee Sharp boulders gouge my naked knees. Blood oozes from wounded palms Read More
Mary Alpha
Different than me in so many ways, yet one to call when I wonder astray. Listening ear always her style, judgment never passed, she loves with her smile. Generosity unlimited by means, she seeks a method to intervene. Boundaries infinite, she goes the extra mile; recipient may be friend, stranger or child. Sensitive, caring and Read More