Creating a barrierAttacking those who come nearCausing pain to those whoTry to get close to me.Underneath though, I crave connectionSomeone willing to help me bloom
Tag: creative writing
Broken Home (Relic)
In the distance, I see the fading color of paint and brickWhat once stood as a strong fortress, a place of love and possibilitiesNow stands as a relic of what could have beenThe singing and laughter that used to ring through the halls is now replaced with silenceEach season brings more changes to the landscapeMore …
The First Sin (Apple)
The light shines off its red skinSweet words travel through the airFalling into temptation is so easyThe first bite brought sinLies and deceit now run through the blood Its forbidden power tainting generation after generation A curse upon mankindYet the temptation still arises
The Collection: An Ode to My CDs
You might be smallBut you represent mightinessThere are seven of you in totalYou struggle to survive in battle against New technology Fragile armor Changing battlefieldsAges ago there was a full armyProtecting against the boredomProtecting against the silenceNow, there’s just you.You might be smallBut you represent mightinessIt has been a short timeThat you’ve been with me …
Nature
Waves crash on the shoreThe wind whips, whistles all aroundNature brings us peace
Snapshot of June 4
So many feelings swirl and consumeMost days bring dread and despairBut not todayToday brings joyBright bursts of yellow as he laughsWarm splashes of pink as arms envelopeHot splotches of red as he proudly boastsToday brings sleepinessCool shades of blue as books slide by like wavesSpots of gray as the words swim byComforting black as eyes …
Sanctuary for Squirrels
SquirrelThe squirrel stares at meBeady eyes glint in the sunPerched high in the treeSanctuaryThe tree is a homeA sanctuary for allEven a scared squirrel
False Spring
Sleeping animals awaken from their deep slumber.Patches of new vegetation pops up around the country.Right as people start getting comfortable...Ice storms hit the area once more.No more warmth as the sun is hidden.Guess it was all just a false start.
Winter in the South
The cold wind whips through the airBodies run to their next destinationFaces are covered by warm clothYet, there is no snowFrigid rain falls from the skySlick spots form on the roadIce cakes the windshields of every carYet, there is no snowDecember passes with a hot ChristmasJanuary creates shivering people What will February bring?Probably not snow.
Listen
Will you please listen?The pain and heartbreak is strong within.But you don't see the agony.You're not listening to me.Will you please listen?No smile graces my face.The light is dim in my eyes. But you don't see the despair.You're not listening to me.Will you please listen?Silent threads weave my throat shut.The words, my pleas can't escape.But …
