swift darkness descends
in the middle of the day
thunder follows hush.
deep in the forest
lightning scorches mighty oak
searing stricken arms.
once thunder crashes
still silence pulsates with rage
nature’s violence
anticipation,
exhilaration, and fear
fill glorious storm
tapering rainfall
arrhythmic beats signal end
skies lightening soon.
Random melodies
Play leapfrog with each other
Vying for notice
Ear worm go away
My mind has had enough now
I’m going insane
a photo of you
sits next to a red stapler
on top of my desk.
every morning
i touch my lips to your lips
captured under glass.
it’s a cold, spare kiss
no warmth exchanged in the act;
only memories.
We linger for hours
over bottles of fine wines;
no need to hurry.
These perfect moments
captured in warm memories
even as we drink.
Friends enhance the grape
even mediocre wines
seem superb vintage.
Written in response to the Daily Post’s Daily Prompt: Linger–tell us about times In which you linger, when you don’t want a day or an event to end.
No songs are written
with my name, my face in mind;
no melody mine.
Sharona, Sherry,
Donna, and Paula as well
have been someone’s muse.
I’m just a songless
woman in a song-filled world;
I could change my name.
a different perspective:
http://youtu.be/gNeeu6_e6oQ
Ritchie Valens’ Donna.
Below: eight of the top songs with a woman’s name in the title
Maggie Mae is my favorite. Couldn’t we substitute my name? “Oh Nana I couldn’t have tried anymore.”
Clouds blend with ocean
Waves overlap sandy shores
Salt tang hangs in air
Living in this world
takes concentration and verve
not to mention nerve.
Pain abounds in life
miseries without an end
oh humanity!
Yet deep within us
exists enduring beauty
sweetly transcendent.
Photos found on Pinterest.
Peace, people!
no tears for BB
instead we all sang the blues
sharing our sorrow.
rage boils, surface deep
rising past the release valve
scalding all in reach.
damn it all to hell!
bursts of scathing words exchanged;
none retractable.
prayers for patience
seemingly go unanswered
temper lost again.
yes, I tried this pose
after finding a blank wall
now i cant get down.
Praying for Eyebrowz 