Tag Archives: poem

Run to Live to Run

Posted on December 2, 2018 by PookyH

She ran because to stand still was to die. He didn’t understand why this was so; But he was not the one whose head said go. She couldn’t stop her run to question why. But could she answer, even if … Continue reading →

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The Day [Sonnet]

Posted on September 17, 2017 by PookyH

Translucent tears told tales opaque and old, Of lives half-lived, half hidden – always scared. The scars of stories, harsh and aged and cold Ran deep beneath the skin of souls, lives shared. To run was something each one could … Continue reading →

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On Hiding 

Posted on July 5, 2017 by PookyH

You can only fall so far Fall so far before you hit Before you hit the ground The ground rides up to meet you. You can only run so far Run so far before the past Before the past runs … Continue reading →

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The Stranger

Posted on June 15, 2017 by PookyH

On the edges looking in On a life that had been hers, But she’d divvied out to others Whilst she wept. She delegated well To those up to the challenge, And her life continued on Whilst she slept. Now a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Trauma – a sonnet

Posted on June 6, 2017 by PookyH

Would I undo the things that you have done, And if I did would that mean I had won? I am not sure, though now I feel such pain, I can see brighter days beyond this strain. Those brighter days … Continue reading →

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On Rape – a sonnet to myself

Posted on May 30, 2017 by PookyH

If I could travel back now, to that day Your childhood pure was ripped from ‘tween your thighs I’d take your hand, and this is what I’d say: “It’s not your fault; there is no reason why.” I’d hold you … Continue reading →

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Crescent Smile

Posted on May 28, 2017 by PookyH

[in memory of Grandpa, one year on] The crescent moon smiles down at me, Although my day was sad, A year since my Grandpa passed, A year less good than bad. I hide away in bed afraid Seek refuge in … Continue reading →

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Scars

Posted on May 24, 2017 by PookyH

I will not hide my scars away The way you think I should. Each scar will always tell the story Of a day I could.. A day I thought I couldn’t bear To take another breath; When life felt so … Continue reading →

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Night Terrors

Posted on May 6, 2017 by PookyH

Tea, cuddles and poetry. The antidote to night terrors I hope…

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I hold her tight

Posted on March 9, 2017 by PookyH

I hold her tight This girl of mine, For fear that she might fall; For fear that with a looser grip She’d not be here at all. I kiss her boo boos, Wipe her tears, Shoulder worries, Combat fears, I … Continue reading →

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