History – Poetry Challenge 13

On April 19, 2023May 8, 2023 By Editor Karolyn HIn W.W. poetry, Wednesday's WafersLeave a comment

Lyric poetry is expressive, songlike poetry that is centered on emotions and focused on the poet’s state of mind and personal themes rather than narrative arc. I wrote this poem to be a song with three verses, and a short chorus (the four-line stanza at the end) that would be repeated after each verse. Let me know in the comments if you think you know what I’m writing about.

History

Every now and then, I miss the connection,
the excitement of romance, the anticipation.
Sometimes I wonder if there’s still a chance
To meet someone new and join in the dance.
But I don’t miss the ups and downs, the waiting, 
hurt feelings, or endless misunderstanding.

Every now and then, I long for a companion
To freely share attention and inspiration
And for the comfort of a faithful partner
to experience life and love with, together.
But more than that, I value peace and stability
and focused thoughts sheltered in tranquility.

Every now and then, a song brings to mind 
Memories of moments with a love left behind.
I can remember the tears and heartaches,
From broken dreams and foolish mistakes.
But I’m forever grateful for lessons I’ve learned
From the joys, the pain, and the scars well earned.

No longer repeating the past,
searching for one to complete me.
The starring role has been cast,
Time to write my own history.

Missing Out – Poetry Challenge 12

On April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 By Editor Karolyn HIn W.W. poetry, Wednesday's WafersLeave a comment

My latest writing for the poetry challenge is a list poem.

Missing Out

Plush first-class seats that we didn’t sink into and the departing whistle we didn’t hear as the morning train pulled out of the station

Beef Wellington that we didn’t eat at our favorite fine-dining restaurant to celebrate our twenty-fifth anniversary

Luxurious spa treatment and heated pool we didn’t experience at the resort we’d reserved a suite in for the weekend

Third-row seats we didn’t sit in or dance in front of at our favorite old-school band’s reunion concert

Mojitos we didn’t drink during a three-hour harbor tour on a chartered yacht

Picturesque view we didn't see overlooking a stunning waterfall halfway through a guided nature walk.

Peaceful sleep that was disrupted when the phone on our nightstand rang at 2:30 a.m.

Everything we missed could never replace the anxious thirty-minute drive in the middle of the foggy night, the two hours of pacing outside the delivery room, and joyously welcoming our first grandchild into the world.