As the leaves tumble
The colors of Autumn fade
Trees brace themselves for Winter
Droplets of sunlight
Release flickers of hope and
Promise the return of Spring
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poetry
No Names Needed
Sly smiles exchanged in fleeting flirtation,
My martini glass raised, met by your wanton wink.
A knowing nod, your approach approved,
Elation engulfed, your words softly spoken,
Hand held you implore, “Dance, darling?”
Two smitten strangers, we silently sway
As retro records spin, no names needed.
I Am a Monster
I am a monster, callous, cold,
In a mask that reads “heart of gold”.
I’ll touch your soul, make you love me,
I’ll blind you ’til I’m all you see.
You are useful when you’re controlled.
Listen carefully and behold
The only truth I’ve ever told.
There is still time for you to flee~
I am a monster.
I’ll help you into my blindfold,
And knife you with that hand you hold.
Tell you this is how it must be,
Repeat that until you agree,
Then I will leave you unconsoled.
I am a monster.
Vintage Adventure
Much like the Toy Story movies, my childhood toys all interacted with one another. I KNEW they were playing without me when I was not there. I was more a guest in their world than I was an owner or ruler of them. Candyland wasn’t a game for us. It was a place, a destination of sorts. Our adventures there went something like this…
Through my View-Master,
I saw Rainbow Trail.
I grabbed my protector.
We together set sail.
My Pet Monster & I
Walked hand in hand,
‘Til we met a green troll
There in Candyland.
His name was Plumpy,
He Etch-A-Sketched us a map.
We each took a plum,
And were off in a snap.
At the Peppermint Forest,
Mr. Mint happened by.
He mentioned a shortcut,
So we gave it a try.
On Gumdrop Pass,
I lost Monster somewhere,
But was joined then
By a Jolly Carebear.
At Licorice Castle,
That bear ran and hid.
However, I met
A Cabbage Patch Kid.
He asked me to take him
To see Gramma Nutt.
We marched onward until
We reached her small hut.
She was a sweet ol’ girl.
She gave enough goods
To get me through to
The Lollipop Woods.
At the edge of the thicket,
Oh what a sight.
Princess Lolly herself,
And her friend Rainbow Brite.
Just when I thought
This all to be a dream,
I happened upon
The Sea of Ice Cream.
Queen Frostine greeted me
With her husband, He-Man.
They introduced me to
The entire Smurf clan.
Thundercats lapped milk
From the shores of the sea,
Much to the delight of a
Nearby Monchichi.
As dusk grew near,
I Slinkied away
To cross Molasses Swamp
In the light of the day.
With sun on my path,
Still I got stuck,
Until GI Joe appeared
In his new Tonka truck.
He offered me a lift
To the home of King Kandy.
I hopped right aboard
And said, “That’d be dandy!”.
Candy Castle we reached
Before dinner’s bell.
GI Joe was Hungry Hungry Hippos.
I was as well.
Queen Barbie served the
Candy salad up first.
Their Garbage Pail Kids
Brought shakes for our thirst.
GI Joe went home but
I stayed for the night.
I hung with Teddy Ruxpin
And we played Lite-Brite.
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Forever
Back in April, I shared a poem titled “Eternity“. It’s actually still one of my top 10 posts of all time. My husband wrote it for me years ago. That piece was actually part of a set of 2 poems. “Forever” and “Eternity” both still hang on my bedroom wall to this day.
For the last 4 years of my life I have been truly blessed. I never imagined the amount of happiness that could be bestowed upon me.
Over time our love has grown into something out of a fairy tale. We are inseparable, the victims of unconditional love.
Riches and wealth could be bestowed upon us and it wouldn’t make any difference. Our love is so strong that nothing can affect it. We just need each other and our family to make our lives and love complete.
Every passing day I feel like our bond is growing even stronger… more intense. We were placed on this Earth for each other. It is not a coincidence that we met. Our destiny was predetermined and it was fate that brought you into my life.
Volumes have been written and spoken about love but none share the intense feeling that I get when I lay eyes on you. That electricity is too strong to portray on paper or to vocalize. The current runs strong and will never fade.
Everything that I do is for you. I live for you. Every thought that runs through my head has something about you in it. The way you look at me makes my heart melt… it makes my head woozy with love. Your touch is exhilarating… electric. I long for that feeling.
Remember this year as the best year of your life. The birth of our son… the continuing maturation of our older children… the love that we share… no one on this Earth has a better or more fulfilling life than we do. The best part is that it has really only begun. We are infants in this wonderful relationship. Carrie, I love you now and forever.
It’s been a while since Brian has written poetry for me. Give this a like or leave a comment to encourage him to do it more often. 😉
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Carrie Mayhem 