Paper-white petals tucked in a bouquet Winter’s bloom of cinnamon wishes and roses of red Paper-white petals tucked in a bouquet Tendrils of time joining circles widespread Lasting moments on this elderberry night Winter’s bloom of cinnamon wishes and roses of red Framed in love meant to bless this rite A celebration to mark the … Continue reading Last Christmas – Michele Vecchitto
Michele/Writing and Reflections
Seeking Wisdom – Michele Vecchitto
“I talk to God but the sky is empty." - Sylvia Plath I seek wisdom in the sawdust falling gently beneath the polished mahogany bowl you carved with loving hands for it is not the finished product but rather the blood, sweat, and tears buried deep within its caviar ribbons that tell this story My … Continue reading Seeking Wisdom – Michele Vecchitto
Avenoir – Michele Vecchitto
Alone now, she lives in her dreams stuck in the world she used to know softened by those broken sunbeams she whispers goodbye and hello Stuck in the world she used to know memories of love and loss and war She whispers goodbye and hello missing her love, her troubadour Memories of love and loss … Continue reading Avenoir – Michele Vecchitto
Satisfaction – Michele Vecchitto
Starlight illuminates our joy as we dance in shadows hiding between heavenly bodies Shining like that crescent moon, we string hope across darkened skies Somewhere trumpets sound and angels sing songs we wrote together Some things are worth sharing photo: Pixabay prompt: #OctPoWriMo2018 - Day 30
Humbled Hymns by Michele Vecchitto
What wonders weave within silver skies strewn with stardust candid choices castigate lone lovers lost like lambs Brother, beneath broken leaves of burdock unrest undulates until the unlucky unite Dare to dash dilemmas Dare to dream Waiting with wavering wishes she silently serenades serenity kissing keys to the kingdom you yoke with a yeoman's … Continue reading Humbled Hymns by Michele Vecchitto
What Once Was by Michele Vecchitto
Remember when you and I looked both ways in search of tomorrow’s promises Giving and receiving all those second chances and when they ran out, we parted friends blessed with memories of a lifetime This lifetime framed with our photographs, the ones that captured shared hopes and dreams and marked with twists and turns that … Continue reading What Once Was by Michele Vecchitto
If We Were Having Coffee… by Michele Vecchitto
If we were having coffee today, October 21st, I’d invite you in from the chill and offer you a piece of this butter pecan cake I just made. I’d apologize for my constant yawning and explain that life has been very, very busy lately. This past week, we had parent-teacher conferences at school. On Thursday, … Continue reading If We Were Having Coffee… by Michele Vecchitto
Seeking Sages by Michele Vecchitto
Seeking wisdom as I stood on shaky ground that rolled beneath my feet, presenting too many choices Desperate to find the learned man standing among false prophets, I examined each face, longing for answers The air was ripe with expectation as I searched for green pastures in an abandoned world smothered by smoldering grasses A … Continue reading Seeking Sages by Michele Vecchitto
Madness Reigns by Michele Vecchitto
Madness reigns as the tormentor waves her magic wand -- stirring, whirling, executing the perfect storm Delighting in the chaos, she spears her vulnerable victim and laughs as she watches her crumble Slurping blood from cracked bones only empowers her cruelty Madness rains, falling from storm clouds she created from her own insecurity, faults, and … Continue reading Madness Reigns by Michele Vecchitto
Afraid of Alone by Michele Vecchitto
Here's my response to today's #OctPoWriMo Challenge. The prompt is If I Were You. I just love the Blitz form! If I were you I might be nervous If I were you I might be afraid afraid that your carefully constructed facade is cracked afraid to face the face in the mirror that never lies lies … Continue reading Afraid of Alone by Michele Vecchitto
