Monthly Archives: January 2016

Beautiful Daughter

Posted on January 31, 2016 by PookyH

Am I beautiful? She asked, Eyes searching mine. Yes I replied, Honestly. You are kind, Gentle, Inquisitive, And funny. You are beautiful. She smiled.   

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Pan Full of Feelings

Posted on January 30, 2016 by PookyH

Like water boiling, The feelings came slowly at first, Small bubbles Teasing the surface Testing it. Would it stretch? Would it burst? Small bubbles of fear Anger, Resentment, Upset, Joined together And broke through the surface, Boiling furiously On and … Continue reading →

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Tugged Trees [Haiku]

Posted on January 29, 2016 by PookyH

Tugged uniformly, Trees battered, bent in strong winds. They know calm will come.

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The Lie

Posted on January 28, 2016 by PookyH

Although he didn’t lie to her, He did withhold the truth, Which he guessed was kind of similar No innocence, no youth. He told himself twice daily That he did it ‘cos he cared And he never stopped to contemplate … Continue reading →

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…And on

Posted on January 27, 2016 by PookyH

It was dark where he came from And cold where he’d been He could never undo All the things he had seen. But he could walk away, Leave those things in the past If he wore the right shoes And … Continue reading →

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Day to Night

Posted on January 26, 2016 by PookyH

The day crept off quietly, And curled cat-like in a corner, Resting heavy eyes And breathing heavy sighs. Evening arrived loudly, Subtlety never her forté. Clouds screamed With crimson throats. The birds went wild, Dashing on final errands, Exchanging idle … Continue reading →

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My Babies Always

Posted on January 25, 2016 by PookyH

You will be my babies always, Even when you’re fully grown. My babes in arms, My darling ones, You’ll never be alone. At times you might forget me, As you seek out ventures new, But darling girls, My arms will … Continue reading →

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Small Steps

Posted on January 24, 2016 by PookyH

She took his hand And faced the world. A world she feared. A world of judgement Horror and despair. But he was there. He was there. He guided, Held And gently pushed When needed. Tentative steps, Gulps of foreign, outside … Continue reading →

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The World Felt Vast

Posted on January 23, 2016 by PookyH

The walls closed in The ground fell fast, And though she knew It couldn’t last, She wasn’t sure That she could bear The panic; It made her so scared. She felt like she would Surely die, Her shoulders heaved With … Continue reading →

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Purring Guide

Posted on January 22, 2016 by PookyH

She guides me well This cat of mine She soon can tell When I’m not fine And then you’ll find her By my side My ever faithful Purring guide  

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