Michelle Faulkner Poet Couplet

Peeled Diary Pages

"Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces"

                                           John Ruskin, 1853



A scrap of sleep, a lopsided sky
A slip of verse that wandered by

The universe of a minute, an hour's lag
A poem scribbled on the back of a paper bag

Fragmented lyrics of lost words
Coaxed into song by hummingbirds

Where sapphire moons rise at noon
And ivory dawn reddens too soon

But for lonely love of poetry
Cast aside by conformity

Cloistered, salted tears consumed the sea
Drenched in magnanimous misery

Masking shy scars to look the same
Calling pain by prettier names

Peeled pages from the diary
Of the once and future me.

8/29/20

For 'All the Little Pieces' contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France September 10, 2020 at 2:43 AM Michelle, congratulations on your win in my challenge All The Little Pieces with this wonderful write _Constance Michelle Faulkner September 14, 2020 at 10:32 PM Thank you kindly for the placement, Constance-

Anne-Lise Andresen September 4, 2020 at 4:33 AM - A wonderful poem, Michelle :) - Congratulations on your win :) - Wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus August 30, 2020 at 11:22 PM What an excellent take on this content theme, Michelle! I love every line, and the poetic beauty leaves me no option but to put this poem in my faves:) ~ Warm regards // paul Michelle Faulkner September 14, 2020 at 10:33 PM Thank you for the compliment of making this a Fave!

Gershon Wolf August 30, 2020 at 5:32 PM This is a classic write, Michelle. I think Constance will really appreciate it, hopefully as much as I do. Couplets to linger long over. Thanks, Gershon

Mystic Rose Rose August 29, 2020 at 3:22 PM Diaries are so important, I had one as a child and it took on a weighty experience, thanks for reminding me of the value of one dear Michelle.

Rico Leffanta August 29, 2020 at 12:39 PM Well done, but you wouldn't want Trump to put all the little pieces together! Aloha! Rico

Vijay Pandit August 29, 2020 at 11:42 AM This is awesome--a powerful write, Michelle.

John Watt August 29, 2020 at 10:24 AM I would share with you my favorite lines, but I would just be reciting your entire poem. This is just a gem start to finish, Michelle. I've enjoyed it three times, and each time it gets better. A FAV save for me. Enjoy your day ~ John Michelle Faulkner September 14, 2020 at 10:35 PM Belated thank you for your generous words and the Fave, John!