Saturday 7 September 2024

Five Poems by Mary Bone

 




Waterfall Dreams


Sharp teeth gnawed

on bark and

felled a tree.

A dam began.

My ideas had been flowing,

stopping my dreams of a waterfall.

Summer memories

Summer memories were gathered

from the beach.

Shells were made into a bracelet,

with earrings to match.

My necklace was crafted with authentic art.

It was a summer to remember.



Wedding Day


Oxfords shining-

ready to wear.

His tie is adjusted,

He’s got to be there.

It’s such a great day to shine,

as the diamond dazzles.

The ring is ready,

to be slipped on to a nimble finger.



Street Cred


People said you have

to have street cred.

You only get that when you’re dead,

deep sixed somewhere, or

file nined in a cabinet.

I only looked the part.



Earth Revisited


Things made of dust

return to the earth.

The topsoil is rich and fertile.

In the spring growth is expected.

The wind blew fragrant petals

from a tree in our yard.

The blooms became mulch,

lying dormant until new life returned.



Dormant Spuds


Furrowed rows

Sand between toes-

potatoes lie dormant.

Spuds are waiting to grill,

chasing away a winter chill

warming bones

by an open fire.




Mary Bone's recent published poetry can be found at Lothlorien poetry Journal, Poetry for Mental Health, Our Poetry Archives, Highland Park Poetry Facebook Page ,Literary Yard and other places.



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