I write because I read. I read because I write.
I remember how your photos would spark the poet in me, how your shots are like muses that breathed life to my poetry. How you sprinkled my poems with your kind words, generously. How in each exchange of message I’ve got to know the man behind the camera, the man so composed and so inspiring,… Continue reading excerpt 1: the vow
I love how you made me brave. Like a spineless caterpillar you turned me into this brave but still soft butterfly, flying from one milestone to another because I know you always got my back. And I love you for choosing to break out of your shell to choose me. For your bravery to choose… Continue reading excerpt 4: the vow
The hands of this vintage clock have ticked and turned more than a thousand times. Likewise my old heart has beat millions da-dums, da-dums. And now they are both yours, my poetry's rhythm and rhyme. — ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Rachel Crowe In response to Sonya of Only 100 Words‘ Three Line Tales… Continue reading Rhythm and Rhyme
Love Chant* How do I love thee? I’ll write you letters till your eyes cannot see. How do I love thee? I’ll reach you even in the deepest blue sea. How do I love thee? I’ll sing you songs till you can’t hear me. How do I love thee? I’ll command the stars to shine… Continue reading Love Chant*
Zillion Reasons: A Zéjel ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer I still love you, I'll tell you why Before I start, look at my eye Oh, I hope yours'll remain dry. Remember when you stayed with me? more than a week we wait and see, if my sister will live or flee, you hush my cries fearing… Continue reading Zillion Reasons: A Zéjel
The Vow You and I is now an us, You and me is now a we. --- ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer Photo credit: Scott Webb Because I am vicious and my tragic/painful stories almost always break you heart, this one is for you, dear Maria. ❤
