Poems & Perceptions
Relentless rain, you’re joking,
torture taps, drip drop,
confused mind, May where are you?
please, I beg you to stop.
Relentless rain, sunshine thief,
pickpocket of rays and suntan,
fierce wind drinks, dehydrated dermis,
i’m bluer than cyan.
Relentless rain, time’s up babe,
trickling tricks for the last time,
balmy change arrived today,
sunset and sunrise.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
Precious souls looking down,
Illuminating light,
Their tranquil tones good company,
Deep into the night.
They loved me in my lifetime,
They love me now they’re gone,
Watchful unwavering protection,
Melodic, soothing song.
I smell sweet roses where I walk,
I see them, full bloom, ruby red,
He grew them in the garden,
So much pride, peaceful bed.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
The days are so uncertain, yet, I am excited for what is to come,
Fingertips no longer sore, blistered and bloodied; trying to hold on.
Dramatic states passed before, there isn’t much that can shock,
I tread softly now, soles of my feet crushed velvet, barefoot, no socks.
I just stopped reaching, Carpal Tunnel took its toll,
Repetitive, negative syndrome, disabling beast, way out of control.
Fired shots from narcissists, I dodged their repellent game,
They tried and failed pathetically, altruism, they missed their aim.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
I write this on a Sunday, a hotter than expected day heat on my back,
10 thousand steps, my legs felt them all in the woods, deep in muddy tracks.
Hazy sunshine reflection caressed the still of the water,
Divine familiar presence, an angel guiding my steps – I am her daughter.
Nature’s arms are open wide, I feel her, brave I snuggle close to the wind,
Setting cloudless intentions, the universe is listening –
negativity dumped in the bad vibes bin.
Selenite is glowing, protective crystals circle round,
They bask in moonlit hopes and glories, tender energy finally found.
10 thousand steps to here and my heartfelt words,
There is nowhere that I cannot move, winged intentions, free as a bird.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
She Be Fierce 