Tag: poetry

• The Elusive Muse

  There’s no poetic muse moving today Just trying to keep the demons at bay It’s no good to seek for it now Or to ask, “Please show me how?” Sometimes the river doesn’t flow No little boat wants to row Looking down, feet trapped in the mud Stagnation turns into a flood Off in the…

  beckyh306

  May 9, 2023

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  creativity, muse, musical, poetry, seeking, sing, stuck

• Mama Bear

  I saw a moment reflected back todayIt seemed to skipAlong the waters of time-From me to son to daughter.School halls ringing,Lockers slamming-bodies pushing,Furtive glances, smirks sprayedAcross my heart-Can’t I stop it? Can’t Iwrap my arms around herAnd take her back?Protect her from the pain and the hurt that willSplatter the halls and walls?Can’t I keep…

  beckyh306

  October 15, 2022

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  adolescence, bear, love, mother, poem, poetry, protection, school