Safe

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/10/19/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-ahead/ and https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ this is my attempt at a sonnet. I couldn’t stop staring into your eyes, counting all of your fingers and perfect toes Hours of pain forgotten in seconds Months of protecting you, my child, one promise to always be there and never fail you. A mother’s hope. My pride shone,Continue reading “Safe”

Ready To Sleep

Written for https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Slowly, silently along the shore, a wash of waves whispers, watching the sun pause before drifting into a soft slumber. It slides out of sight, ready to sleep. The moon meanders past a sprinkle of stars. A shift shared, but, only for a moment. Protecting the sleeping tide, a proud mother sharesContinue reading “Ready To Sleep”

Confident Strides

Written in response to https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Life moving forward in confident strides towards your own goal even when you are thrown clear from your limitations; be strong, fearless, and know it will be an adventure with your own self. Never give up on a dream to be free of your own self doubts, don’t trick theContinue reading “Confident Strides”