Derrière By: Roxanne Amid the dish shelves, a husband felt a stare.A man in yellow shoes watched his wife in glassware.With a puff of his cheeks, he tapped the man’s chest squareAnd growled out his inquiry without care.The man blinked then ran finger’s through his hairHis eyes narrowed the husband did swearAs he shook his... Continue Reading →
Jul 1, 2021| Rhyme Versus Reason: Matters of the Heart
Matters of the Heart by: Roxanne Lips tilted with cheerNow quiver in fearFor all adoration has flown.No longer do his liesContinue to guiseTruth her family has known.This he knows so wellThough he says “don’t tell”Her friends can see the indications.His bark loud as his biteMarking her arms left and rightHow long can her family stand... Continue Reading →
Jun 14, 2021| Rhyme Verses Reason: Forgive
Forgive by: Roxanne Even a butterfly caught—Wings, ebbed and wroughtBy a web of mistrust and rue—Can still turn, kiss your palm,And whisper, “I forgive you.”
