Tag: narrative poem
Fountain of Youth
I sought youth that was everlasting. I couldn’t fathom the idea of growing old. Riddled with lines and marks that would give away my age. I am not a product of time. So, I went searching into the depths of the forest for youth everlasting. Picking my way through the spindly branches and prickly brambles, ...Halloween Night 1990: A Memory
In 1990, Halloween’s enchanting spell Cast its magic over our Southern communityLike a sweet-smelling mist that fills the air, and makes your heart beat fast with pure delight. My sister dresses as a black cat, no surprise,While I take on the role of Madonna, The Material Girl, herself My golden hair in waves, lacy black gloves in placeI ...


