After Hours–Fill Me by Beth Amanda

Let’s breathe each other inwhile hands wander wildlybodies tanglelike knots never wantingto come undonemoans and gasps buildin crescendos of thrillecstatic cries of releasefinally filling the night ©MidwestFantasy/Beth Amanda June 2020

Throwback Friday: My Speech by Liyona

There is a tinge of irony to My speech Not disguised in flattery Impeach The words from me If I offended you slightly Found this poem as I was searching for a throwback. It feels very relevant as I live in confined quarters with my loved ones. Be safe everyone... Liyona is an "average joe" …

Darkness Does Great Work

What angel is this who has chosen me, She, who tangled her truth in my dark roots Then swam down in dirt where worms wait To devour me… and yet, I fear nothing. No! Let boasts not supplant Truth in my heart, Reader! Know this face, once made up, hides The fractures that allow light …

Love by Lazarus Shatipamba

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. Winston Churchill Love, is the cloud - that is proudto rain on the fertile garden of lifeto make sure plants grow and bear fruit. More Metaphors here.

Colors of Love: Indigo

Crisp apple bites and warm pumpkin pie all remind me of that blue indigo sky where the horizon met the sun and kissed the dawn with pale colors of love. where we looked at the stars before the day began and dreamed up every possibility our lives could hold. how your denim jacket felt against …

Commiserating – Eugenia

love and share of yourself between each breath  pulsating passions waiting to be unleashed renewed hope not limited  judgment of wishes derring-do a muted world wallows in silence the lull of sage advice haunts us once more © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry …

Nature Repeats – Eugenia

leaves, withered and brown lie waiting for the morrow purposed through seasons © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. Now it’s time for me to follow my dreams by doing things I enjoy…spending time …

Coming to a theater near you – Eugenia

oh, black cats, black cats neath the old oak tree's shadows curious pounce bristles oh, black cats, black cats pale moonlight since departed the morn's gray light keen oh, black cats, black cats ghosts, goblins, and witches too behold Halloween © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in …

Throwback Friday – August – Eugenia

summer days dog-tired August’s blessings grow timely transition welcomed folklore imagined star-gazing in sapphire skies treasures of nature © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. Now it’s time for me to follow my dreams …

Throwback Friday – Out There – Eugenia

In a universe so vast exists our role what part we played created the past characterizes the present and births what’s to come. Given the opportunity to exist let’s share of ourselves or forever seal our destiny, and whinge with the hapless. Mawkish and drunk on oneself results in an empty soul, and spiritless memories. …