Dear Ram-shackled barn, Your fear of the thunder storm must run deep It came and rapped at your shutters And yet you held firm till it passed Still, you stood A month went by and you believed the worst had passed But clouds gathered and with them your fear grew Darker it became as the … Continue reading Poem: “Letter To Time” ~ SM
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The Bakers’ Girl Pt. 2 ~ SM
The ledge I mount as the crowd roars loud From underneath me, my stand kicked swiftly My world should have gone blank before me As I waited for peace to fall on me Rope came undone and I fell to the ground Bewildered I wait, they will surely pounce Shocked I lift my eyes and … Continue reading The Bakers’ Girl Pt. 2 ~ SM
The Bakers’ Girl, Pt. 1 ~ SM
I ran through the streets Tears streaming down Working hard to hide my disgrace I knocked at the Baker’s door Many a time I had sought help here He opened the door a crack Looked at me and dutifully snapped “I have no space for you here” Disbelief registered clear No choice did I have … Continue reading The Bakers’ Girl, Pt. 1 ~ SM