It is Father’s Day in the Southern Hemisphere, which prompted these words, along with the writing challenges, the integration of both together became the inspiration for this poem . . . The woman A daddy has gone Don’t tell anyone darling Please, not just yet * A husband has gone A heart is broken AContinue reading “What we were told not to talk about”
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How to be a woman
Welcome to the mind Of a girl interrupted Realistic, honest, positive A girl who grew into a woman Possibly probably fabulously corrupted * Femininity shone from her effervescent presence Belief in her spirit echoed Devilry, mischief Her sweetness evanescence * She knows what she wants Stands up for what she believes At the risk ofContinue reading “How to be a woman”
The mirror cracked
She stared into the face of the stranger Vulnerable Innocent Walking calmly towards life Sometimes Hand in hand towards danger ? . Did she race through life Causing mayhem Creating strife . What encounters shaped her took her breath away made her heart beat faster pangs of loneliness did stir . She knew that faceContinue reading “The mirror cracked”
Women who run with wolves
She is in all of us . As if against her will She stood at the edge of summer Searching, waiting A girl approaching adulthood . Stillness as she waited For the answer Her blue eyes open Beautiful, soulful, perplexed Gliding towards sophisticated . She realised Eventually awakening Enriched She owns her own light RacingContinue reading “Women who run with wolves”
The feminine mystique
A heart that whispers I am ready to love A body yearning So fragile delicate but ready to touch * Her spirit Her essence Her breath entwined Thoughts that magic sprinkle A mysterious mind * A beauty alluring Complex unique Compelling Universal celebration Looking within The feminine mystique * Photo by Sue Vincent
The fault in our starsl
From her tippy toes to the top of her head Warmth rising Flushing her cheeks To a glorious rosy red * Giddiness, joy, elation Her head did spin Was it champagne Or the thrills of daily life intoxication * A beautiful memory A face looking at her Feeling nostalgic oh dear how young we wereContinue reading “The fault in our starsl”
Misunderstood
Somewhere along the way You had forgotten how to care Monotony, boredom, your complacency laid bare * You turned and walked away From what your eyes did not see Ears that no longer heard the words A fate sealed by a minds decree * A heart misunderstood Quietly clouded Thoughts in turmoil Emotions shrouded *Continue reading “Misunderstood”
I choose life
There is so much to say I can not hear your voice Break your silence Let us not whisper There is no longer any choice * Can I be your voice Share what’s in your heart I speak, I shout, on your behalf Lies and truths I shall impart * On your behalf I setContinue reading “I choose life”
Transition
From her tippy toes to the top of her head Warmth rising Flushing her cheeks To a glorious rosy red * Giddiness, joy, elation Her head did spin Was it the champagne Or daily life intoxication * A beautiful memory A face looking at her Feeling nostalgic oh dear how young we were * HerContinue reading “Transition”
What she wrote next 