The Magic

I’ve sought escape
in the magic of stories,
only to find myself
more sharply reflected
in every word.

The Magician is my favorite tarot card 

and I fell in love with this version from Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle

Song Choice: Killing Me Softly covered by Citizen Queen

Liner Notes for this Groove: This poem is linked to Poets and Storytellers United's Friday Writings. 

Worthy Battle

My monster must feed
on heart-bloodied bits
of memories
when battles were chosen
because honestly loving
demanded no less.

Photo by Neil Rosenstech on Unsplash

Song Choice:  Héroe by Enrique Iglesias

Moon Story

I told the moon my story,
knowing she'd heard a billion worse.

If the storm feels free 

enough to give voice to its being,

why should my tongue be stilled?

Photo by Altınay Dinç on Unsplash

Song Choice: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Liner Notes for this Groove: This poem was created for Poets and Storytellers United's Friday Writings, 13 Words on the 13th.

Blue Period

A lifetime of loving and gathering
so many brilliant and subtle hues—

yet I find my hand seeking 

for Picasso blue,

reaching for the shade

to underline a year’s worth of words.

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Song Choice: What's the Use of Feeling Blue? from Steven Universe

Liner Notes for this Groove: This poem was created for the Friday Writings prompt at Poets and Storytellers United, Color or the Absence of Color