“The Soul of the Rose” by John William Waterhouse Heart to heart, soul to soul talk at ego: “Take a vaca, go by car, plane, or bus enjoy it — be kind with our libido. Leave now, and check in only if you must. If you insist, resist, I’ll have you trussed! During the time…
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dVerse — dizain — A question of trust
“Trust N Love” by Mallika Batra Edited for next to last line word length: A question of trust Trust is like knowing each day brings weather. Mistrust, never knowing what it will be. Trust soothes like light brushes with a feather. Mistrust, combo poison ivy and fleas. Thanking stars or cursed, I’m brought to my…
dVerse — Poetics: Movement — Travelers
image link Gaia scoops water from our cursed lands Crops turn to ashes, our home turns to dust Our cow lies dying, her face scored with sand Small Goji’s abed, his fevered face flushed Vultures in dead orange tree, our hopes crushed We pack our possessions with trembling hands Coin enough left, train fare…
dVerse — Dizain — Respite
photo by Jean Beaufort One afternoon Harriet disappeared Visible but she was no longer there The moment had come she had always feared The she she was simply no longer cared Who she pleased or didn’t or how they fared Lila now, such adventures she had planned First to Red Rocks and her favorite band…
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