Tag: poem

The Irksome Gale

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The wind is blowing through the trees,

leaving branches bare.

The winters back in force today,

it doesn’t seem to care.

The wind strips beauty from the land, 

throwing it up high.

Blustery gales are hitting home,

speeding through the sky.

The birds take shelter in the eaves,

nesting there for now.

Squirrels collect their bounty,

they must store somehow.

The rain comes in and washes off

the foliage on the land.

The irksome partner of the wind,

it lends the gale a hand.

The clouds look down upon the earth,

thunder rumbles through.

The sun is meek this time of year,

not sure of what to do.

But when the storm is over,

be sure spring will come again.

Give the winter space for now,

be sure it won’t remain.

 

Include the Daily Prompt word – Irksome

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Muddled Emotions

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I hate it your so angry,

well that’s what you think it is.

you’re struggling to cope right now,

and really in a tis.

As I watch you wound up like a ball,

just about to burst,

You don’t know how to manage it,

and coping with the worst.

I wish that you could understand,

what is really going on,

your thinking that it’s anger,

I’m sorry but you are wrong.

What I see in you is absolute pain,

with a sadness deep inside,

but you can’t acknowledge it,

this might be your pride.

If you could recognise the feeling,

bring it up and say hello,

it might start the healing process,

and might help the emotion go.

But while you stay in angry mode,

with walls built high around.

It’s hard for me to help you see,

it’s sadness that we’ve found.

 

A Shadow on my Mind

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Your key is hanging on the hook, 

redundant and unused.

And on the vacant seat you sat, 

the cushion is confused.

The records on the turntable, 

yet silence fills the air.

Your cup and saucer on the shelf, 

brimming over with despair.

As I wonder through each room,

your waiting there for me.

Your all around this home of ours, 

your in the air I breathe.

That day you turned away from me, 

you left a part of you behind.

For you still walk throughout my days, 

as a shadow of my mind.

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Walk into the Future

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If I could take you to your future,

would you want to go.

Would you walk the path with me,

to see what it would show

Could you find that dream in you

and take us both to see.

Could we step into that land,

what will you show to me.

If I could help you paint it,

would you use the brush.

Would you paint the scenery,

clear without any fuss.

Can you tell me how it sounds,

can you hear the tune.

Listen very carefully,

you’ll hear the music soon.

If you could introduce me,

to the people up ahead.

Would you hear their laughter,

can you tell me what was said

The futures but a step away,

you’ll see it’s outline soon.

Prepare your heart for happiness,

you must make sure there’s room.

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Bludgeon – DP

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I’m going to bludgeon my anxiety,

beat it black and blue.

Bludgeon it until it’s gone

and I can speak to you.

I want to wake up happy,

without those cares about.

Look into the mirror

with a smile and not a pout. 

I want to bludgeon my neurosis,

as this is just a tease.

I have a stupid problem,

that I always want to please.

I want to make the choices,

to do something if I care.

Not because I have to,

I don’t always want to share.

I want to bludgeon self perception,

so it shows me something new.

So I can see a brighter world,

where there’s more for me to do.

I want to feel I’m worthy,

not defined by my mistakes

To perceive myself succeeding,

might be all that it takes.

Response to Daily Prompt – Bludgeon

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November

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November your far too early,

I’m not ready for you to call.

I’ve not sorted out my sweaters yet,

I didn’t need them in the fall.

November your not welcome,

you bring December nearer,

And all the expense of Christmas,

which is always a little dearer.

So November please just go away,

send back your friend October.

I think he’s rather special,

I wish he would stay over.

 

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Another Goodbye 

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Another friend left here today, 

she won’t be coming home.

She’s gone to pastures yonder, 

where the good souls roam.

I didn’t get a chance to say, 

what she meant to me.

It doesn’t really matter now, 

I suppose that she can see.

It’s her daughter that worries me, 

her grief is so brand new.

She’s numb with shock it’s tragic, 

not sure of what to do.

And the grandson who found her, 

tried to keep her alive.

Bless his heart, I mean it, 

oh, how hard he tried.

Then those family arguments, 

that come at times like this.

When people find another place, 

to put the things they miss.

So my friend if you’re watching, 

believe me they’ll be fine.

They are suffering the loss of you, 

they’ll be needing time.

 

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Eerie – DP ;-)

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I have an eerie feeling,

a feeling I can’t shake,

a cold draft wraps around me,

one my heart can’t take.

I look into the mirror,

to see who stands behind,

a misty figures lurking there,

or is it of my mind.

It looks as if it’s shrouded,

a hand is reaching near, 

trapped here with this awfulness,

although it isn’t clear.

I hold my breath and close my eyes,

a scream is deep inside,

a putrid smell in the air,

it smells like something died.

What happens now is terrifying,

the figures moving nearer.

She’ll get you too, I promise,

when you look into that mirror.

 

 

The Witch

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Down deep into the forest, she walked within the trees,

a hooded cloak of deepest black, sways around her knees.

Collecting herbs and berries, a special potion to make,

one that will succeed this time, she has a spell to break.

Foxes cowered as she past, birds stayed in their nests,

no one walked these woods alone, crows the only guests.

A baby rabbit, not knowing, was swiped by her clawed hand,

she didn’t feel remorse at all, she believed it was her land.

The witch continues walking, through woods and over steams,

be careful to avoid her, as she has access to your dreams.

 

(sinister ) Ha Ha Ha Ha 😉

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