poetry
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Micropoetry A Muse – by Heather Mirassou
Monumental quillMusesThee createdTo writeTongue-tiedI mendImmersedIn poetry Continue reading
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Guys and Dolls – by Heather Mirassou
When marionettes are dancing and prancing,voracious appetites are searching.Tumbling, fumbling and mumbling.Blackouts imminent, guilty pleasures abide,pick-up artists catch befallen angels andpick up the pieces as morning arrives. Continue reading
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Mother Nature – by Heather Mirassou
Mother Nature beckonsHer brilliant cacophony.Her pine treesDancing, swaying, and whispering.Their virescent greenShimmering throughBlue HuesPeaceful and calm.MesmerizingHer birds singA sweet melody.White puffy cloudsSurroundedBeams of sunshineBenevolent to me.Immersed inHer enchanting beautyShe is bewitchingShe is my company. Continue reading
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Loneliness – by Heather Mirassou
The author reflects on a lifelong struggle with sorrow, feeling unable to awaken their heart to joy. This deep sense of isolation is emphasized by the idea that all their love has been solitary, highlighting a profound connection to both sadness and loneliness from childhood. Continue reading
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Soulmates – by Heather Mirassou
She bared to him her coveted soulPrepared to be shunned .Instead she is accepted unconditionally.Her scars deep, he leads her to the lightA new journey begins.He incites her passion, through his wisdom and poetry.He helps her see beauty againShe must live again. Continue reading
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Micropoetry Thorn – by Heather Mirassou
The poem reflects a deep emotional connection between two individuals. One person listens to the other’s pain, represented by a thorn, and acts to remove it. Despite not expressing her distress, the act of compassion leads to the narrator’s own tears, highlighting empathy and shared suffering. Continue reading
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Moonshine Wind Song – by Heather Mirassou
Barefoot and dirt-clodI tip-toe across the yardAvoiding mounds of stickersSharp rocks and weedsThe sky is fullSatin filled milk fluffMoonshineFull on meOur tangerine treesRustle with low-lyingBullfrogsRibbit, ribbitA symphony of crickets singsHigh pitched Beetle maniaI hear a distant “moo” from the cowsA latent “who” from the owls in the barnThe statuesque wind chimesIs playing a cacophony of… Continue reading
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Making Love to a Marlboro – by Heather Mirassou
Nearly naked exceptA dangling Marlboro cigaretteExpertly stroking his loverFingers caress a slender bodyMethodically engulfing aromaThe sweet smell of sexSwollen lips surroundWaves of rapture quiverEyelashes and eyeballs flutterSinking into oblivionHead bobbing like a pendulumSavoring his lustInhaling smoke languidlySucking every last toxin Continue reading
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Lavender Moonlight – by Heather Mirassou
Like peach blossoms As lovely as daffodils In the purest hope of spring My heart-strings follow each strum of a harp Your voice a hypnotic melody. I leap like a cricket At the whisper of your name The evening floats On a great parrot wing. I am comforted With you by my side I hold… Continue reading
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Micropoetry All Red About the Sky – by Heather Mirassou
The insanity is dead All red about the sky So cold against the wind This day shall flee It is thirsty It is wandering Blurring at the end Continue reading
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Micropoetry Daydreams – by Heather Mirassou
A sprinkling morrow Drinking from the trees Earth is cooling As the sun is shady A noble mood The simple quiet Of daydreams Continue reading
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Micropoetry Tattoo- by Heather Mirassou
Leave the mundane and familiar. Let your mind, body, and soul invigorate you. Leave a watermark or tattoo. Continue reading
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Time – by Heather Mirassou
We are like a pendulum that is counting the minutes until me meet again. We are like sunbursts finding the sundial that tells us when we meet again. Time is a thief to us. Though our love is timeless. The moment becomes our future. We gather in tandem to be close again. Ever widening our… Continue reading
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Embracing Vigor in Love – by Heather Mirassou
The content expresses a yearning for happiness and privacy, highlighting the complexities of trust and monogamy. It emphasizes youthful, vigorous love characterized by respect, wisdom, and insight. The overall message speaks to a deep desire for connection and being truly understood in the heart of love. Continue reading
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Micropoetry Red About the Sky- by Heather Mirassou
The poem reflects a sense of despair and disillusionment, with imagery of a cold, red sky symbolizing turmoil. It captures the fleeting nature of the day, characterized by thirst and wandering, ultimately conveying a feeling of confusion and a loss of clarity as it reaches its conclusion. Continue reading
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Micropoetry Holy Feet – by Heather Mirassou
The hills have holy feet Take your baptism. Continue reading
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Dream Catcher – by Heather Mirassou
So alone in a cageShe rolls and rollsInto a safety netInto a cloakHer dream catcherBegins to unravelHer sheathHer cocoonIt is not suddenIt has takenA lifetimeHer net undoneThe butterflyConfusedFluttersLost from homeShe no longerFights or spinsOn a stringShe opens her wingsShe free fallsBlind and courageousCaught by a warriorFinally free Continue reading
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A Love Letter to Lani – by Heather Mirassou
He tells me I am as precious as a gem I am like a brilliant star in the sky Shinning bright and full of life That my soul shimmers And that I am full of delight I am his beloved And his treasure He is blessed beyond measure This love enlightens my soul And makes… Continue reading
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Nature as a Metaphor for Lasting Love – by Heather Mirassou
We are as one in chatter, laughter and silence.We are like moonbeams tied to each other with rope. We float trusting each other not to let go.We are like falling stars, shining through each others eyes, mesmerized.We are like the ocean, waves dancing at the shore in unity drawing each other in.We are like Redwood… Continue reading
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No More Chains – by Heather Mirassou
The author reflects on personal liberation by shedding past traumas and shame. They express a transformation from confinement to freedom, asserting their individuality and strength. Emphasizing resilience, they embrace an invigorating journey toward self-discovery, symbolized by an empty backpack filled only with courage and hope for the future. Continue reading
