Palindrome

expectations unmet run on soul independence sacrificed -ends unknown sacrificed independence, soul on run unmet expectations https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2022/03/26/lucky-dip-saturday-mix-26-march-2022/

Signature moments

I'd love to be a stand-up comediansay all the things I always wanted to sayget away without being called ruffian ignore black and white, take advantage of graymultiple meanings give enough protectioncarry audience in loops, then get away balancing words and time becomes perfectionquite unlike the days when politeness matteredread between the lines, admire all …

Awakening – a Trinet

Wake up, Rise up! you’ve been fooled for too long you’ve believed conmen for too long you’ve been plundered for too long Reclaim life Regain respect.. https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/11/06/lucky-dip-saturday-mix-6-november-2021/

Once again…and then

Yes, it happened once again that nightonce again and again afterinfinite times before, whenshe was blamed, criticisedappreciatedNEVER - and thenblood flowed downthe streetsPeace! https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/08/14/lucky-dip-saturday-mix-14-august-2021/

Loops

freedom of thought thought that scares you you spin stories of horror horror churning within you You - who feeds on sores sores unhealed - throbbing, hurting hurting with ignominy, blames blames that shamed shamed independent minds minds that dared to think think in different directions directions you don’t explore explore - only to hatch …

Kyrielle

I can hear voices clear and loud till I see your face in the crowd they are all there gunning for me Why's your expression so wily? a lifetime flashed before my eyes I did not see obvious signs I always thought you admired me It was jealousy, not envy So, here today you celebrate …

Re-emergence

sets of words - ring hollow with no meaning I break them, put those together again my story peeps through the page - amazing I wonder how long will bonhomie last I've seen friends change, goodwill slip away fast she said it again, with envy gleaming she's an old friend, so I just let it …

Xmas Poem

I pack gifts In glittering stars with lots of love and some disdain… I wish they’d taken my thoughts afar  given understanding as regular refrain I set the table in red, green go the flavours I hope they appreciate a multi-hued brain matching steps with them merry song and dance I dream of companions on …

Sacrament

wonder why no one ever saidthe emperor wears no garmentWhy is it seen as sacrament? do those who question now lie dead?what makes you subscribe abetment-injustice is no accident do you fear faces turning redwhen you display your armamentor fear blame for abandonment? is there a cause for which you caredbut din't support or advocate-a …

Lure of Pink

The splashing of pink rain boots announced her impending arrival. And my heart used to beat louder, till she put me at ease with her silly banter and impromptu song-and-dance routines. It is a story that started at the age of three, and has continued for five decades.She has such a bubbly personality, Every cell …