Wakefulness

I feel like I’m floating,In the space between sleep and wakefulnessSlipping just below the surface,The weight of sleep rests heavyOn my face.A welcome pressure,Still, sleep alludes me,Children chasing each other in a game of tag. I wait patiently to greet my friend,Wondering aimlessly,Around this twisted forest of thought.Frustration growsLike fire in my eyes.Tranquility lost,I wantContinue reading “Wakefulness”

Hues

You remind me ofA blazing pink sunset,What I wouldn’t giveTo sit in your sunshine!And as the sky explodesIn purples and blues,To see the stars of twilightPepper your eyes. You remind me ofA bright green forest,What I wouldn’t giveTo understand your mystery!And as fall comesIn burnt orange and yellowTo see the warmth and comfort,You radiate. YouContinue reading “Hues”

Rough Draft

his poem is a companion piece to a post I made a few days ago, “Setbacks Do Not Make You a Failure”. I told you it was going to be made into a poem at some point!  I Scribble outside the lines,In scratchy sketchesThe truth lies.Who I am todayMay be thrown away. The ink bleeds,IContinue reading “Rough Draft”

The Slow March

People ask meWhen exactlyI saw the flame in your eyesBurn out.To them I say,“Oh perhaps it was just yesterday.”A momentary lapseNo doubt. They do not knowHow I saw the pain growHow your movementsGrew slow.I watch your smile wilt,Swallowed all the guilt.All the feelings HERE,Nothing to show. We mourn for the happy times,Oh, to bring backContinue reading “The Slow March”

First Writing Prompt Challenge!

Earlier today, I posed a challenge to my Instagram and Facebook followers. I want you to comment some crazy, outlandish or otherwise fantastical writing prompts. You can use your imagination and get the creative juices flowing! I might use your idea in a future blog post (and obviously credit you in the post). These canContinue reading “First Writing Prompt Challenge!”