Blue Butterfly
...After her mother passed a blue butterfly stopped by
Flitted among her zinnias, landed on a yellow one
Rhonda paid attention, it seemed to be important
Was this Mom telling her everything would be ...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
Life and Lost Savor
...To whom life has lost its savor
The irrational does favor:
To whom existence is a bore
Breaker of Untouchable Law...
Exactly so with Bored Rhonda,
Ready to hug Anaconda,
Eyes planting to the ...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, depression, earth, fate, perspective,
Form: Rhyme
Unknown
...Snow falls, curtains closed
Life changed and the biting
Wind howls and freezes the
tears that blow away with the
snowflakes.
Rhonda Wilson
Jan. 24. 2022@...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, depression, love hurts,
Form: Free verse
Night Rages
...The night rages against the
injustice of the treatment of
the hands, that are destroying it.
Fire, floods, storms that come
like a slithering unwanted snake.
When day comes the people screams
...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, america, anger, change, emotions,
Form: Free verse
I Liked Her Better Now
...First off let me congratulate you
She was shocked, not expecting this
Very kind of you she said, smirking
We did not get along well
Life is easier after a death
Joy comes in spurts in between ...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, friendship,
Form: Free verse
To My Rhonda Jane
...Rhonda roo
Precious girl
Never knew
She ruled my world
Always there
Always love
Unconditional
Protector
Baby dog
All in one.
Had to run
Liked to throw
Toys in the air.
Changed roles i...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, dedication, dog, life, love,
Form: Rhyme
The Seashore - a Tautogram
...Annabelle Albatross’s amazing aquatics astound audiences at Atlantic airshows.
Bill Beaver’s barrel-rolling barely bumps bobbing buoys.
Crustaceans crowd cramped coves. Charlie Crab cowers, ca...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, animal, cute, sea,
Form: Tautogram
We Are
...I got down on my knees and prayed.
I asked God can he and I talk?
God said my child what's on your mind.
I told God what I wanted to say might blow
his mind away.
So I asked him why he is allo...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, emotions,
Form: Free verse
Dreams Will Keep
...Photo by Rhonda Pearson Smith
Thickening fog hung beneath the willow tree
consumes dreams of your lost poetry.
From sandalwood-scented sleep,
I kiss you and w...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, lost love, poetry, sorrow,
Form: Rhyme
Usa Prayer: Forgive Us All Dear Lord
...Freedom is America's middle name; one is missing ... FORGIVENESS
LORD, please be with USA now, you are the NOW God. America needs U
"Others" feel hated, berated, executed by co...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, america, bible, power, prayer,
Form: Acrostic
While Meditating--20 Titles
...Unrestrained, my essence glows between worlds,
in the deep tenderness of twilight
across a bridge, along a nebula gliding--
this ride held by the spirit of the wilderness,
a silence imme...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, introspection, peace, solitude,
Form: Free verse
A Remote Feeling
...Pete and Rhonda were honoured on their special occasion,
by their families and friends who joined in a celebration.
‘I can’t believe that all this time has gone,’ that’s what Peter said,
but on th...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Rhondhouse Rhonda Dances For a Dime
...Roundhouse Rhonda dances for a thin dime.
She’s at the laundrymat all of the time.
It’s kind of funny,
All about money,
A dollar would give you a spin sublime....
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Limerick
God Only Knows
...The Beach Boys are singing with the Royal Philharmonic
as I sit upon my balcony and sip my gin & tonic
The music plays, it draws me in, the sounds are getting louder
they transport me to sunny c...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, music, ocean, paradise, sea,
Form: Rhyme
Why Take a Stand
...Why take a stand?
Everyday she's tortured in silence
Isn't it funny how we ignore the violence?
A comment, a touch, an inappropriate stare
What difference does it make? Why should we care?
The...
...
Continue reading...
Categories:
rhonda, abuse, bullying, voice,
Form: Limerick
Related Poems