Category: Words
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One Minute Ramble: Right Now!
Right now, my mind is empty. Right now, my inner personalities – all of them – are elsewhere. Right now, I’m needing something to write for this post. Right now, my mind is empty. Right now, I’m feeling relaxed and calm. Right now, I’m happy. Right now, I am simply being. Right now. And now.…
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The Gathering
The roads are quiet The night is dark The wolves are howling out in the park The clouds are heavy The rain is strong The vampires will be here before too long The time is late The day is done You can hear the zombies having their fun You’re safe inside Ready to dream Sleep…
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Candlelight and Shadowdance
Watch the shadows bob and weave As the candle’s flame sighs and breathes Glowing bright, Fading low, Suddenly, the flame once more glows… The flame: It dips, and drips, and bows, and stretches Casting shadows in all directions The shadows dance as though connected Wrapping around the light projected From the candle that is very still…
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Shame
I feel shame for the thugs who throw their rocks In the name of how ‘it feels right’ for them Burning a store, a stranger’s car, Attacking people at random. I feel shame for the groups who organise events In the name of ‘sorting things out’ Causing havoc, distress Attacking everyday life. I feel shame…
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Ghost House
This house is more than just a home to spiders, beetles and flies It is also filled with occupants who wail and shriek and cry… The White Lady drifts from room to room Looking for her twin Her sister, who so long ago, Locked the cellar and kept her in… The Knight rides upon his…