Destiny
wilted purple violets
proudly arranged
in a crystal vase
the small child’s gift
for Mother’s Day
rain falls
into the concrete earth
dog barking
a stone angel perched
distant gaze
white outline of the moon
outshone
by the sun
a new presence
peeking through
•
light of dawn
a student’s memory
of an old path
breakfast
uneaten on the table
cars pass by
to signal
a hurried rush
daylight in his old eyes
a worn race
worry lines
crease his face
as he stares at the clock
feelings of anticipation
as his heart begins to thump
•
new moon
no hope found
at the clinic
a woman’s shadow
on white walls
no longer hiding
her stomach
begins to show
new life begins to grow
fresh as the new day
outside the window
a single tree
begins to blossom
encircling limbs
the wake of disaster
•
the rumble
of distant thunder
promises rain
silence
the smell of ozone
wasting away
she closes
cloudy eyes
a ray of hope
circle of friends
on the porch swing
two glasses of tea
comforting words
the alley cat
digs in the trash
•
searching for contentment
or a place
to belong
memories of the past
are strewn throughout
an old photo album
lies open on
the floor
sinking into dreams
whispering melody
a crystal ball
woman’s gaze
full moon
superstitions of the night
the howling fades
•
long walk home
they sneak away
off the beaten path
into the shadows
stars sparkling above
on the trampoline
they reminisce
late night secrets
an old man’s anguish
distant laughter
dangling from
the rearview mirror
cherry blossom scent
deep in the pool
smooth stones
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Alya Saqer
Brittney Gillespie
Chonita Ziegler
Cindie Zelhart
Deirdre Fields
Shannon Hackl