We all have some thoughts
Desires and dreams we leave
To be decided
But we should not wait too long
Or else time decides for us
– SR Romney 2025
Archive for the ‘NaPoWriMo’ Tag
To Be Decided (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #30) Leave a comment
Ash (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #29) Leave a comment
We burn to ash
Like the head of a cigarette
How fast we burn
Depends on how much we breathe in
A deep long drag
Gives a rush that ends too quickly
Taking it slow
Gives calmer, longer enjoyment
With either choice Eventually the flame runs out
– SR Romney 2025
Intent (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #28) Leave a comment
With intent, creation ignites
Blossoming new joyous wonders
All things grow from desires
From miracles to dynasties
With no spark, flames may keep burning
But nothing new lives without us
– SR Romney 2025
Smooth Brain (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #27) Leave a comment
Empty mind has been scrubbed clean
Polished to a mirror sheen
Brain so smooth the thoughts slide off
To the inspiration trough
For the lesser brains to eat
Wrinkly, gross; they can't compete.
Vapid thoughts are great for me.
Worries gone, my mind is free!
– SR Romney 2025
Distracted (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #26) Leave a comment
It's easy to get
Distracted
From what should matter
Just stare at your phone
On the couch
Fall into the void
Or just close your eyes
And drift off
Floating in your mind
Just anything else
Other than
The things that matter
– SR Romney 2025
Yawning (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #25) Leave a comment
Yawning, my eyes drift closed
As I greet the night.
Do nightmares await me?
Or sweet pleasant dreams?
Or will there be nothing
Until I wake up?
No point in wondering;
I'll know tomorrow.
– SR Romney
Crown (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #24) Leave a comment
Heavy is the crown
That sits upon my tooth.
Temporary it may be,
But my tooth has a decree:
"Verily, this land will be cleansed!
Brushed with mint scented clouds,
Washed in blue floods of rain,
And ropes dragged through the streets!"
I acquiesce to his demands,
As I prefer a single monarch
With only a single crown.
– SR Romney 2025
Inspiration Leaves (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #23) Leave a comment
Inspiration leaves
As quick as it arrives
So I try to grab a hold
And hope it survives
I hope it's enough
For when life deprives
'Cause my energy's low
And I'm out of revives
As my bad luck schemes
And my writer's block connives
I'll just use what I've got
And continue to strive
– SR Romney 2025
Contrast (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #22) Leave a comment
Time flies by so fast
Eye-blink by eye-blink
I feel the days, the years, the months go by
But it also feels as if time drags on
Second by second
Moments never end
Memories get jumbled
Moment by moment
Until I can't tell my dreams from my past
But they also are defined in crystal
Facet by facet
Reflecting my life
Life is a contrast
Color by color
A whirling storm of endless potential
Until, as it must, it finally calms
Raindrop by raindrop
Meeting the same end
– SR Romney 2025
Respite (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #21) Leave a comment
Taking a deep breath
A long awaited respite
Something sorely missed
A simple walk with a friend
Just like the many before
– SR Romney 2025
Shame on The Universe 