The bite of the mouth watering fruit slid downward toward the dark abyss of my flaming tongue so fiery hot for that sweet peach can I muster another Chomp? About a two years ago to this day, I wrote this poem. It is interesting to see how much you have changed and developed as … Continue reading Throwback Friday- Chomp by Liyona
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Master My Mind by Lazarus Shatipamba
Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy. Rumi I have got to trainmy monkey mindto be like a master meditator.For it's weakand always getsoverpowered by my melancholic emotions.I canno longer afford to letmy impulses dominatemy common sense,So i mustlearn to control my emotional stateand not let hateconquer my intelligence. Find more of me … Continue reading Master My Mind by Lazarus Shatipamba
Christine’s Daily Writing Prompt: The Dark Chrysalis – Eli Colter
For October, I decided to embrace the Halloween season and use titles of short stories and books discussed in the enjoyable and informative new book Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction as my Daily Writing Prompts. These are designed to inspire you to write a poem, prose piece, or a piece … Continue reading Christine’s Daily Writing Prompt: The Dark Chrysalis – Eli Colter
Haibun: Monstress
I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him. His voice is raspy and weak as he pulls me in close. “My darling girl. My beautiful, darling girl. Why?” Rebellious tears roll down my cheeks. I want to be strong and stoic but I’m not. The wooden stake protruding from his … Continue reading Haibun: Monstress
Christine’s Daily Writing Prompt: The Graveyard Apartment – Mariko Koike
For October, I decided to embrace the Halloween season and use titles of short stories and books discussed in the enjoyable and informative new book Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction as my Daily Writing Prompts. These are designed to inspire you to write a poem, prose piece, or a piece of … Continue reading Christine’s Daily Writing Prompt: The Graveyard Apartment – Mariko Koike
Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, October 17, 2019
Welcome to Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday! This is the day of the week where all members of the Go Dog Go Café Community are invited to introduce a Poet or Writer they enjoy reading. Participating is really fast and simple- in the comments below, post the link for the Home Page of the Poet/Writer you … Continue reading Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, October 17, 2019
Travelling Tourists by Lazarus Shatipamba
If opportunity doesn't knock. Build a door.Milton Birle Oh! Travelling tourists in my countryThat have toured my city in groups of fourSo saw sites spied by my sight seeing eyesWhilst searching for a place with no dangerBut leisurely looking for an adventure.Many a time i've watched you walk aroundOn ground already treaded on by my … Continue reading Travelling Tourists by Lazarus Shatipamba
Christine’s Daily Writing Prompt: Monstress – Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda
For October, I decided to embrace the Halloween season and use titles of short stories and books discussed in the enjoyable and informative new book Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction as my Daily Writing Prompts. These are designed to inspire you to write a poem, prose piece, or a piece … Continue reading Christine’s Daily Writing Prompt: Monstress – Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda
Nightmare Flower – Christine E. Ray
you declared that you loved me more than life itself to any and all that would listen if only you had valued life a bit more highly than the darkness you received your first kiss from Lady Midnight herself on moonless eves the imprint of her pale, frosty lips still glitters on your neck as … Continue reading Nightmare Flower – Christine E. Ray
Like The Sky by Lazarus Shatipamba
The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty. Winston Churchill Sometimes my mind is like the blue sky.Clear and cloudlesswith not a single stray thought.But sometimes;it's clouded by dark,heavy thoughts of youthat rain down on my merriment. More poetry at my blog
