The Tide Rises and Falls

Her heart sank, t’was time to begin. Her head high, she announced the end. Then all of her pride Went out with the tide And her hope was gone with the wind.   Her courage would soon transcend When fear began to sink in. ‘Tis the cream of the crop That will rise to the…

Frantic. Awake, not Alert

Her eyes were heavy tonight. With a long drive home in sight. Two cups it would take To keep her awake. Drinking one before her plight.   She was spinning out of control Lack of sleep had taken its toll. A small drift to the right, Then the left, not so slight… To miss the…

The Talisman

Just a ring of tin and glass, With the words “For Time to Pass.” One thing was clear, She held it dear. T’was kept on a chain of brass.   A noise, then a sudden fright. The instinct to freeze, then fight. The necklace clasp, Within her grasp. Her talisman for the night.

Hallway Strut

Their judging eyes, she was on trial. With every glance, a bitter denial. Walk tall my friend, Until the end. The Strut of Life’s worthwhile.  

Love is Mysterious

After a fight, a rebound. Night after night they found Their love a mystery, With so much history… Let’s go another round.