The Tap Turned on: Poetry Flowed
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For You Cry not for me on this day. I passed by here But not to stay. I did my part; I tried my best. But now I’ve gone on, to take my rest. The path I took Was sometimes wrong. But through it all, It made me strong. Addiction You are the addiction I worked so hard to overcome. I cannot return, In this season of pain, To the thing that almost broke me, Nearly drove me insane. Bended Knee The road for me seems sometimes long. But I tarried along cause it made me strong. No hand to hold, Just God and me, But I knew comfort would come, On bended knee. COV-19 You knocked me out like a boxer, Took me many a round. When I thought I’d gained my balance, You struck me back to the ground. The aches in the body, The joints’ pain, My head felt so dizzy, I was doubtful I’d stand again. Dreams Floating on a calm sea, Sun’s rays basking down, The light breeze caressing my skin, Then dreams pop in. Climbing the mountain, Jumping in the clouds, Breathing thin air, Basking in Cotopaxi, Farewell A passionate kiss, Fondling too. Texting quite frequently, To say I miss you. Gone are those days, Of oh so much care. Not a phone call or text, Was his heart really there? Goodbye Goodbye to the errant phone call. Goodbye to the compliment or two. Goodbye to all the promises I hoped would come from you. Islands in the Sun The jewel of the Caribbean, America’s closest neighbor in the sea, Beautiful beaches, warm sunshine, And horse-drawn surreys are now sporadic on our street. But here you will also find, The friendliest people you will ever meet. She Said No Hair pulled in one Revealing her beautiful jawline; Red lips and pink cheeks, She is a lovely vision to behold. Cutoff top Exposing her midriff; Tight jeans showing her curves Stiletto pumps to add. Spotty Clouds Ever wondered, Why the sky looked spotted? Why the blue peeked faintly thru? Why the white clouds seemed intermeshed, And asked is Jesus watching you?
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About the Book
After experiencing the sudden loss of her mother and only living sister, the author spirals emotionally and turns to her one solace: writing. Through her writing and despite the pain of the tragedies, she taps into many emotions. Pour over the pages and relive her experiences and observations. Interesting subjects such as abuse, dating, death, love, scenery, and travel come alive. Who knew poetry could be a page-turner? Find herein: Addiction, Dancing, Deep Thinker, Dreams, Farewell, Hey Pretty Girl, Poinciana, My Ocean, etc.
About the Author
The Author is a single Bahamian female with eclectic taste and a passion for reading, writing, dancing, and traveling. She has earned Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Master of Business Administration degrees and is a certified trust professional. Her passion for reading emanated from a desire to escape the impoverished neighborhood in which she lived. When not reading, the Author daydreamed a lot; this led to her penning her own stories. “From Many a Mangled Truth a War is Won” by Clifford Dyment was a piece that inspired the Author to deep thought and encouraged her love for poetry. The Author developed through her educational pursuits and exposure to many cultures. She worked at the International Student Center at Macalester College (her alma mater). Here, the premises also housed the World Press Institute. A college with a global and diverse student body alongside an agency dedicated to world affairs; provided the Author unique environment to bloom. Professionally, the Author works to bring to life the plans envisioned by others which poses an interesting situation when her dreams are pending. The mentioned created the impetus for the Author to push to realize one of those dreams; sharing her poetry. The Author dedicates the book in memory of her mother and sister, Louise Riley and Gwendolyn Mortimer.