Monthly Archives: June 2013

Breaking the padlock

Posted on June 29, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

I try to say I hurt, through silent lips my throat clenched – my voice handcuffed with words that want to form but I refrain, release no sounds, for you need comfort with my arms and I dare not waffle … Continue reading →

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On A Sunday

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Miriam E.

tiny feet hit the floor, muffled thumps round the corner in waffle-weave pattern and sliiiiide on hardwood floors ~ girly giggles in slippery Sunday socks. __________________________________________ A Word Challenge amongst friends… the word was ‘waffle’

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enshrouded love

Posted on June 22, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

Layers – who I am I swathe your heart around mine And remain enconcsed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One photo, two Haikus. A challenge between friends – without peeking! Miriam & Jenny. Photo Credit: rafalmaleszyk.com

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Lines in the Sand

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Miriam E.

like silk I wrap faith around earthen pillars and stand the test of time. ___________________________________________________ One photo, two Haikus. A challenge between friends – without peeking! photo credits: rafalmaleszyk.com

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Barren Words

Posted on June 18, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

words stumble from parched lips – one falls before another – drip like champagne droplets spilled, then wiped away pen’s staccato rhythm the ink blotch grows, sucks on my mind like a leech and still leaves lines bare wetted lashes … Continue reading →

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Fireborn

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Miriam E.

under melting skies she sang her song chorusing with the wind & tears evolved from ashes as lava, her droplets burned this phoenix of long forgotten days whose voice beckoned to be heard held fast against the flames, the terror … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

Temptations strike show me I am the one – you seek Temptations strike Come closer tell me what you like Goosebumps – quiver my senses peak Let me scream your name – let me shriek Temptations strike This is a … Continue reading →

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Covering my pain

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

wrapped my raincoat shields the pain ends barricades venom my life is hidden protected breath drawn as I stand motionless and still do not move in case you see me ~~~ 5-3-5 syllabic Kelly Lune – (the American Haiku) … … Continue reading →

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The Fountain

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Miriam E.

heavy drops tickle my ears through thunderous silence in colored rays this raincoat swirls, drifts to the fountain of youth. doubtful splashes disappear — and leave my soul bared. _______________________________________ 5-3-5 syllabic Kelly Lunes (the American Haiku) … a challenge among friends, … Continue reading →

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Colorblind

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Miriam E.

— Street Art by David Walker; London, England do not judge me by the jester’s mask i wear ~ love rebels behind these silken eyes & sneaks to the tip of my tongue, ready to spill but you only see the … Continue reading →

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