eons ago time before time waters split and lands rose there I stood seeing the universe created wondering at the majesty of it all Am I more than breath and bone? more than air and sea? millenium spans time after time rocks break and seas rose there I sat amoung the relics crafted wondering at … Continue reading Breath and Bone
Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge
over the horizon
I sat on the precipice my heart gasping. over the horizon for villagers only dared to gander for a second in the temple of the sky king vast wide spaces clouds that name the sun the air so thin my breath didn't reach my chest Is this where the phoenix flies to sing and die? … Continue reading over the horizon
Colors of My Mind by Liyona
memories shift and fade aurora borealis that magnetic field that lives in our eyes still you see through all the colors of my mind and untangle reds mixed with blues violets and darker hues unfettered relentless searching that slowly fills my soul with an order I find comforting This poem is directly inspired by the Tuesday … Continue reading Colors of My Mind by Liyona
Let there be Storms by Liyona
Let there be storms that crash and ravage around. Let there be winds that tear and roar through the costal plains. I have founded my hope in something other than my home. I have founded my life in something other than my breath. Let there be storms that sing and dance. Let there be winds … Continue reading Let there be Storms by Liyona
Little Loves by Liyona
“Darling put the dishes away.” Mark said to Elvyria. Turning, she sighed and noticed the small decorative flowers on the rim. Blue Peonies. Tiny little loves. Elvyria sighed again. One plate could not replace moments lost. The porcelain in her hands felt so… breakable. “I never want that again” Elvyria muttered under her breath. Mark … Continue reading Little Loves by Liyona
WHEN THE WORLD IS FALLING APART by Liyona
Pick up your feet March forward to a beat never turning to compete with the entropy inside Rest your weary head Move forward out of bed For mama always said “You know, at least you tried” This poem is directly inspired by the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge at Go Dog Go Cafe. The prompt this time was “How … Continue reading WHEN THE WORLD IS FALLING APART by Liyona
Poet’s Lips by Liyona
I heard a traveling troubadour sing a song of the poets lips that kissed words into existence and tasted like phrases of love he sang of the meter and rhymes that budded from the poets mouth and how the lips of this poet brought life to his heart Oh how the troubadour longed to hear … Continue reading Poet’s Lips by Liyona
Brave Hearts by Liyona
The man said to the moon "Where is your brave heart? For each morning you leave my side." The moon said to the man " where do you find your place? For every evening you wait for my return." The man anchored his hope on the lamp of the moon Even though the sun could … Continue reading Brave Hearts by Liyona
Shredded Dreams by Liyona
The moon said to the sun, "Why my love, do you leave me each and every night?" The sun said to the moon, "Why do you run from me each and every the day?" The moon said to the sun, "For you are too bright, my love." The sun said to the moon, "For the … Continue reading Shredded Dreams by Liyona
Scarlet Rosebud by Liyona
Glass diamonds on your neck A scarlet rosebud on your chest and I do wonder why all the world seems to stare at you Emerald jewels on your ears Innocent lies on your lips and I do wonder why all my heart seems to devour you. This poem is directly inspired by the Tuesday Writing … Continue reading Scarlet Rosebud by Liyona
