Watching the televisionCatching up on my showsA character I once thought greatNow makes my envy show A writer’s representedMakes him my favorite from the startBut when his book enters the storyI can’t contain the fury in my heart He writes his book in what seems like a nightFinishes the epilogue and sends it outrightThe veryContinue reading “Writer’s Grievance”
Category Archives: Poems
Help the World Change
I was okayI was in my laneDoing my jobEverything was fineThen watched a film of gorgeous felinesNow my heart is getting ahead of my mind I was willing to be patientI was waiting my turnBut a 30 minute film and my heart starts to yearnA spotted mother with four of her ownCaught in a droughtNothingContinue reading “Help the World Change”
Story’s Grasp
What’s a story you hold onto? One that won’t let you go? Something about it sticks to you Whether from a book, movie, or show Perhaps it’s a character Perhaps just a scene Perhaps all you can remember Is an image on a screen. Stories have a way of holding on Helping us as weContinue reading “Story’s Grasp”
Who’s that Girl?
Who’s that girl in the mirrorThinking she looks good? With that ragtag braid hiding a mess under the hood. Who’s that girl in the mirrorWith dark ringed eyes And a smile that isn’t even a lie Who’s that girl in the mirrorI’ve not seen her beforeOwning the weekGetting all the high scores Where’s the doubtContinue reading “Who’s that Girl?”
A Book
Pick up a bookA portal to a new placeWestern towns, castles, or spaceAll it takes is a good look Pick up a bookFollow an adventureOr one with knowledge at its centerPerhaps to teach you how to cook? Pick up a bookOf action and chasesExplosions and racesAnd daring feats undertook Pick up a bookCharacters with questionableContinue reading “A Book”
It Must be Halloween
There’s a chill in the airGhouls and ghosts everywhereIt must be Halloween Pumpkins are in placeCarved with scary faceIt must be Halloween The moon looms over the nightShining with eerie lightIt must be Halloween Witches cackle at their cauldrons Brewing sticky potionsIt must be Halloween Hear the howls upon the windAs the werewolves’ hunt beginsItContinue reading “It Must be Halloween”
Crisp Fall Air
Crisp Fall airI forgot how nice it wasA gentle breeze Sixty degreesThe flaming colors of turning leaves Take a deep breath inHold it with a chillSmell the pumpkins on the airSee the scarecrow over there. It’s the time for festivals and fairs A spooky OctoberPumpkins on every stepThere’s excitement for HalloweenAnd childish frights to makeContinue reading “Crisp Fall Air”
Welp
I had it Something I was going to say I forgot it Something else got in the way Huh This and that Distracted by that other thing Where’d I put my hat? And…my water bottle is missing Again Mind’s like a mist I had a task and a word I should make a list OfContinue reading “Welp”
Use your Voice
Use your Voice Say what’s on your mind Tell them how you feel Your running out of time Use your Voice Speak up for what comes next Don’t hold it all inside They know you do your best Use your Voice Don’t care what they will say Be honest with your truthIf they matter theyContinue reading “Use your Voice”
Flow
Write. Just write. Don’t think what’s on the page. Don’t let the pen stop. Just write. Get it out. Whatever it is. Whatever you’re holding back. What you’re trying to hide. Write it down. Don’t let the pen rest. Don’t think of what you’re saying. Do this for your best. Words on the page, helpContinue reading “Flow”
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