Chris Green Poet Free verse

Simple Short Phrases

Simple short phrases


Taken from the grayest clouds,
charcoal mist collecting my thoughts
Entwining my heart with pointed sorrow
as my stupidity takes center stage to a sold out show

Weakened at the knees, disjointed disappointments,
assumptions falter my eyes 
Blinded by the sight of one more 
licking the seasoned wounds of past regrets

Channeling frustrations with a remote, the mute button not working
Shoe fittings find my mouth, at least in silent words
Crying inside and outside too,
rivers of lost dreams stored in a mason jar…its lid rusted shut

Wrenching my fingers, twisted knots,
lacing fears that are merely a mirage
yet still flourish in desert dreamscapes fluctuating
as camels drink from my oasis on Wednesdays

Then, as if a window opens, words are heard

simple short phrases 
tiny syllables counted
in Haiku fashion

and in an instant my heart spins in circular motions
A smile of winged happiness adorns my face,
sun pours through and zephyrs unfurl their sweet aromas,
dancing from flower to flower…to my heart

It is amazing how words can affect us
when all it takes is a whisper of affection, 
from you to me, to make this moment, 
this day, this world…the perfect place

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Kim Rodrigues March 28, 2017 at 9:05 PM So many great images! Well done! Chris Green March 29, 2017 at 8:35 AM Thanks again my friend.

Charmaine Chircop March 28, 2017 at 2:53 PM Indeed at times all we need are few little words...that make us feel less alone or not alone at all..A 5/7/5 would be wonderful :) Chris Green March 28, 2017 at 2:56 PM Thanks so very much my sweet friend. Yep, that would be a perfect way to receive a message. Kindness can touch us deeply, whether just a few words or a beautiful comment like you have written here today for me. I appreciate you dear Charmaine.

Lisa Ricci March 28, 2017 at 2:32 PM Hello Chris. It is the simple short pleasures that mean everything and cost nothing. Its so much easier to extend a heart than fire anything else. I have to admit I do find sadness within your words but I know sadness can be a big part of life and yes make marvelous poetry and expression. Once again you give your all. Well done entirely. Words mean everything. Chris Green March 28, 2017 at 2:41 PM Thanks so very much Lisa. This was written from a past experience where the day was absolute hell, anything that could go wrong, went wrong and then late in the afternoon I received a message from someone special saying something very nice to me and the world just changed in that instant and the day didn't seem so bad afterall. It's funny how that happens and it feels so good.

Tim Smith March 28, 2017 at 2:29 PM Some great musings Chris...words definitely affect us...I'm wondering if the camel knew what day it was...lol Chris Green March 28, 2017 at 2:31 PM It was hump day. :) Thanks so much Tim.