poetryblog – Lily Portman

What She Did – A Poem

A sting cracks open her heart. A pool of guilt spills over the ruined carpet. New worlds flash into her eyes, Dark shadows linger high on the ceiling, That she once thought were angels. Now she sees they were a mistake. A catalyst of danger, The trouble of a creature lurking deep. And the painContinue reading “What She Did – A Poem”

Spine – A Poem

My spine is broken from how far I have bent, And yet I still cannot reach my toes. The weight that lifts only when they all approve Has found a curve in our stomachs , Resting easily in the hollow.

The Game – A Poem

It didn’t come home, and neither did they. At least, not the same as they were yesterday. Browns and greens spatter, needless and sore, It was only a game, but not any more.

Awaken – A Poem

Sleep is when I’m happiest. I drift off into the night sky, Stars surround me as I fly, Surrounded by darkness I Sink into terrible peace. Awful only as it will end. Light moving in, I leave my dream, Shining through in a stream Spotlight on a solo theme, Low grumbles of fight And yetContinue reading “Awaken – A Poem”

Currents – A Poem

A fester of grievances piles high on my temple. A tsunami of disruption and pity that wants nothing more Than my tranquil waters. I have crested the waves on a creak And landed in splinters.

Mother – A Poem

Take a breath and let weeds Grow knots around your neck. Tangling a mothers despair Of a child who forgot That she was ever there.

Am I – A Poem

If I were lain amongst a golden field Would I move? Do I retain the capability of life? Or is just being more important? I shut out all that is not myself And should another seep in A fire starts in my brain To burn up their influence And return I. An I for anContinue reading “Am I – A Poem”

Frozen Sand- A Poem

Reaching out to touch the fading glass Of memories that have wandered past, I see myself reflected back but It is not me. Not who I thought I was. I see the faces and I hear the noise But it is all distant. A hum of Melancholy permeates through as I Pick out the worstContinue reading “Frozen Sand- A Poem”