Long Rooted to the spot Poems
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Blank canvas in your sight
You get to choose
The way you drape and decorate
Don't be too conservative
Change might scare you
But you might
Relish the outcome
There will be days when it don't pan out
That doesn't mean you failed
If you judge yourself too harsh
You may forget there is a lesson to be learned
How will you remember?
If not by your mistakes?
We all have to start somewhere -
Unless you prefer to be inert
Unless you remain
Rooted to the spot
Refusing to grow
To falter isn't your lesson
How you react to it; is
How you embrace
The opportunity to grow
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I feel your breath upon my skin
Causing shivers from within.
You whisper in my ear
That there is nothing to fear.
Your blood red eyes
Tell me those are lies.
My life is about to disappear
Yet I still stand here.
I do not want to lead a life
That causes dischord and strife
But I cannot move a muscle
Even though I need to hustle.
I do try to leave you
But you already knew
What I would try to do
Your side to me you drew.
My cries go unheard
My pleas seem absurd
Most exquisite pain
When teeth pierce my vein.
I am rooted to the spot
And no longer try to plot
My very own escape
As a new plan takes shape.
As he drinks my blood
New thoughts begin to flood
Thoughts of life eternal
And now being nocturnal.
I feel a brand new strength
One that goes on at length.
I smell blood and fear
Yet rules I must adhere.
No longer can bear the sun.
Can lift more than a ton.
Have the power of speed
And to Enthrall if I so need.
I am no longer mortal.
I am a glorious immortal.
What here has transpire?
I am now a Vampire.
I don’t wanna shed you bad news
So, here’s some good news –
I refuse to embrace
The face of shame…
I muse about my upcoming race
Receiving unexpected fame
Embrace not the blues of yesterday
Embrace not me…embrace me not… x2
I don’t wanna be rooted to the spot and rot
Embrace me not, sorrow of yesterday’s tomorrow…
Embrace not me…embrace me not…x2
Or you’ll be doused in dismay or worse – you’ll have eternal sorrow
I want the reds, the yellows and the oranges to stay
Stay with me, greens, violets and blues and maybe gray
Embrace not the blues of yesterday
Come stay, sundrenched day
I sway with the blessed breeze
My mind, soul and heart is at ease
Embrace not me…embrace me not… x2
I don’t wanna be rooted to the spot and rot
Embrace me not, sorrow of yesterday’s tomorrow…
Embrace not me…embrace me not…x2
When I spin around,
You are there
I was lost, but now I am found
We have our share
Of love this blessed night
I close my eyes to rest
I don’t wanna lose this race
My heart pounds vigorously – how can I pass this test?
I stood upon the hill and closed my eyes,
And listened to the sound of wind and rain;
My face and hair were wet, my body chilled,
And then I sensed the presence of the Dane.
I turned around and saw him watching me,
And rooted to the spot, I forced a smile -
Although, the hairs were rising on my neck -
As motionless, he watched me all the while.
He wore a helmet, held an axe and shield,
A giant man, with flaxen beard and hair,
The face was hard, his eyes were cold and blue -
I can’t describe the menace in his stare.
It seemed like hours; I stared into that face,
And all the while, consumed by fearful dread;
I knew he meant me harm but couldn’t move -
Oh yes, I would have turned around and fled.
The booming thunder seemed to break the spell;
He glowed - then disappeared, as lightning flashed;
Though sceptics laugh and say I’d drank too much,
I’d found the place the Viking’s gold was stashed!
OUR OAK
I shall always think of it as our oak;
Yours and mine.
Majestic in that green haven from urban cacophony,
It sheltered us in those precious moments:
Discreetly deaf to our small talk,
Obligingly blind to the fool I was making of myself.
Did I babble?
Memory has erased my every word.
Yet yours are indelible;
Every word, every inflection, every lilt
Oh, that lilt, invading my sleepless nights.
Did you feel it…the chemistry?
Have you any idea what happens to your eyes when you laugh?
Every cliché by every poet throughout the ages
Bubbles up from a sea of startling, sparkling blue
You laughed
And a thousand Sunday steeples burst into song.
You laughed
And I knew I would love you to the grave.
And then the rain stopped and I lost you forever.
I stood, rooted to the spot as you walked away.
The sun struggled through a threadbare patch in the cloud
To light up your hair for a last, fleeting second
And you were gone.
How could I let you go with so much unsaid
So many questions?
The rain stopped….and I hadn’t even asked your name.
5th July 2020
The One That Got Away contest
Sponsor - Silent One
I am soaring in the sky
Watching birds fly by
My parachute opens wide
As downward I gently glide
Finally I land on some soft grass
And I become rooted to the spot, alas
I will bask in the sun's glow
As my leaves spread out and grow
I am no longer a youth
And my leaves are looking like a lion's tooth!
I am usually found very close to the ground
But soon I will be upward bound
And atop my stem, with a yellow flower I am crowned
It won't be long before the wind makes me fly
And once more I will soar in the sky!
4-6-19
Dandelion Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
I want you to be free
Free like a boat that gaily steers through the waves of desolate tears
You reduced me to tears
Then, happiness draws near
Now, we both have no fear
A happier song plays on the radio
I see the sunrays; in your eyes, they triumphantly glow
With blazing might
Tonight
We’re dancing like crazy on the dance floor
Without a care,
Without a worry on our mind…I implore you to shine on some more
Can you turn up the music just a hair?
You don’t wanna be left behind
Slow down, darling, if you can be so kind
The DJ turned up the music
It was such a downdrag, and yet so therapeutic
Gladness fills the air
We stare at the disco ball
We dance without a care
Together, we stand tall
I see a universe and a tragedy in reverse
In your eyes, I gaze so tenderly
There is peace in every verse
The truth will set you free
Embrace not me…embrace me not… x2
I don’t wanna be rooted to the spot and rot
Embrace me not, sorrow of yesterday’s tomorrow…
Embrace not me…embrace me not…x2
I love to sing in the middle of the night
Midnight lusts fill the air tonight and our love, entwined, blows away with the blessed breeze like a kid’s spectacular kite
I heard your voice and I screamed with joy
Once, in a fun-loving dream, I was a handsome boy,
Holding hands with a beautiful girl; I blushed and hugged her
She accepted my hugs and we exchanged laughter…
Embrace not me…embrace me not… x2
I don’t wanna be rooted to the spot and rot
Embrace me not, sorrow of yesterday’s tomorrow…
Embrace not me…embrace me not…x2
Or you’ll be doused in dismay or worse – you’ll have eternal sorrow
I want the reds, the yellows and the oranges to stay
Stay with me, greens, violets and blues and maybe gray
Embrace not the blues of yesterday
Come stay, sundrenched day
I sway with the blessed breeze
My mind, soul and heart is at ease
I love to dance in a love-entangled trance
I love to embrace you, but I must take flight
I love to fight the good fight,
Even though I’m faced with this circumstance
This tragic hardship and twisted romance
The moon reflected on the sea,
A night more beautiful than day.
I wheezed and struggled up the steps
And looked out over Whitby Bay.
I saw the harbour far below,
And heard the splashing of the waves,
I turned around to see the church,
The ruined abbey and the graves.
I thought of Dracula, the Count,
Imagined him and Lucy there,
And then I saw a hulking shape -
But, oh, the menace in that glare.
He showed his fangs and hissed at me;
My feet were rooted to the spot.
I cried for help and waved my arms
At people on a distant yacht.
He lunged and bit into my neck;
I tried to fight but felt so weak.
And that is how I came to die -
And you’re the prey I need to seek…
for Darren's Bram Stoker contest
Let the blessed breeze blow…
I want you to stay for a while
Please don’t go – I wanna let you know
That I love you…I’d run the extra mile
Just to see you smile once more
I swore in my heart that I won’t hurt you anymore
There is peace in abundance in store
Change is a challenging chore
I’m dancing like crazy on the dance floor
Without a care,
Without a worry on my mind
Can you turn up the music just a hair?
I don’t wanna be left behind
Slow down if you can be so kind
The DJ turned up the music
It was so not upbeat and kind of therapeutic
Embrace not me…embrace me not… x2
I don’t wanna be rooted to the spot and rot
Embrace me not, sorrow of yesterday’s tomorrow…
Embrace not me…embrace me not…x2
Or you’ll be doused in dismay or worse – you’ll have eternal sorrow
I want the reds, the yellows and the oranges to stay
Stay with me, greens, violets and blues and maybe gray
Embrace not the blues of yesterday
Come stay, sundrenched day
I sway with the blessed breeze
My mind, soul and heart is at ease
Embrace the blues of yesterday
Embrace the highs of tomorrow
Embrace the blues
In the mirror, I see my blurred reflection
Embrace not me…embrace me not… x2
I don’t wanna be rooted to the spot and rot
Embrace me not, sorrow of yesterday’s tomorrow…
Embrace not me…embrace me not…x2
Or you’ll be doused in dismay or worse – you’ll have eternal sorrow
I want the reds, the yellows and the oranges to stay
Stay with me, greens, violets and blues and maybe gray
Embrace not the blues of yesterday
Come stay, sundrenched day
I sway with the blessed breeze
My mind, soul and heart is at ease
I was dreaming my life was at stake
Insomnia screaming for me to awake
Because the past kept me up at night
In His tent, I am enlightened with His LIGHT
Somehow...
Someday, we will run away from the chaos and embrace peace that is at hand
Woke up from a dream
I repent and I'm at ease
I long for His mirth
I have grieved raindrops
It is almost time to leave
I have morphed into snow
Creamy clouds collide
Foam rises from the bathtub
Swimming in bliss ride
Water drowns my grief
Gives me brief relief instead
Sky's blue, so are you
Melting in your arms
Blanket me with comfort dirt
I bud in springtime
Winter frost got me lost
Frozen...rooted to the spot
Break the ice...despised
Frost bites of your LUV
Made me feel above seven
You, the vibrant dove
Now, a winter crow
Cooing at the break of dusk
Lust turns to mere dust
Fire burns of your HATE
Made me feel below zero
You, the dark vulture
Summer is in flames
I am in the back-burner
You called me vile names
Thought you loved me back
You departed from my touch
Time unwinds this time
Brought down by envy
Move on - it's the hardest thing
Sky's black - so am I
Creamy rain-clouds frown
Water descends...down the drain
I'm the ground...green-brown
Pouring sun saved me
Before I dug a self-grave
I have morphed into sea
Cold on my bed...please...
Please forgive me, Lord Most High
I float above Earth
Reality's demise alarms me
Alas, the world and I don't see
Because the creamy clouds of our fantasy
It doused us in sugar-coated delight and sunlit glee
Why now?
Someday, we'll be in liberty's land