She walked Through the theater Smelling of lavender And hoping To find her purpose. She saw the sign At the end Of the room In raspberry letters, “EXIT”. Maybe the lavender Made her heady, Bold, brave, Whatever. But, “EXIT” Was the wrong direction. One by one, Until there were only two, The raspberry letters FadedContinueContinue reading “Lavender and Raspberry Letters”
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Six Word Poem: The Writer
The writer in me never sleeps. DizzyDezzi (c) 2016
It Happened One Karaoke Night
She had the rhythm of an erratic beating heart. It was a big mistake to let her take the mic. I saw a pair of patrons make a bet on whether fruits or vegetables would make her stop. I turned in horror staring at a poster. “Karaoke Night: All Are Welcome Here”. But, that nightContinueContinue reading “It Happened One Karaoke Night”
Sandy's Place
Sandy’s place always smelled of apple pie. When you’d leave the smell would trail you down the street. As I passed old Sandy’s place long since closed (she’d passed away) I saw the gutter overflowed with leaves. Down the street past Sandy’s place I looked up, just beyond the streetlight Towards the tower where IContinueContinue reading “Sandy's Place”
Morning on the Edge of Town
The picture on the bedroom wall rattled as the train passed nearby headed for the railway station. The early morning air smelled of manure and early morning rain as the rhythm of the train pulled me awake. DizzyDezzi (c) 2016
Diva's Laundry Service 