Lynn Stillman: Poems

Aug 12 · 60

The Wind

Lynn Stillman Aug 12

The Wind

In the wind I hear,
as the fog forms in your eyes.
Your scared distant cries.

Aug 12 · 61

Smug

Lynn Stillman Aug 12

Smug

Your smugness it shows.
That telling smirk on your face.
You've no human grace.

Aug 12 · 61

Luck

Lynn Stillman Aug 12

Luck

You're well on your way.
The wind blows in your favor.
Heavens breathing down.

Aug 11 · 73

Protests

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Protests

Protests of today.
Are protests of yesterday.
With bigger P.R.

Aug 11 · 57

Shades

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Shades

Maybe with some time.
You will see the shades of love.
In a newer light.

Aug 11 · 51

Your Eyes

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Your Eyes

I'm lost in your eyes.
As they crinkle when you smile.
Kindly forgiving.

Aug 11 · 43

Self Love

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Self Love

It's a turning point.
When you can smile through the tears.
Learn to love yourself.

Aug 11 · 53

Friends

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Friends

A friend has your back.
You can tell them anything.
They love all your flaws.

Aug 11 · 51

Escape

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Escape

Dreams are an escape.
A haven in the chaos.
A journey unplanned.

Aug 11 · 41

Life

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Life

Life becomes too much.
You find yourself on your knees.
Begging for your life.

Aug 11 · 40

Monday

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Monday

Another Monday.
Eyes open hesitantly.
Memories to be made.

Aug 11 · 76

Forgiveness

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Forgiveness

I am just human.
I pray that my past mistakes.
Are all forgiven.

Aug 11 · 33

Music

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Music

Rock and roll music.
Heartbeat of many countries.
Breaks down many walls.

Aug 11 · 42

Bands

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Bands

In the seventies
The Carpenters touched my heart
With Karen's sweet voice.

Aug 11 · 35

Life

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Life

Life brings many things
First a loved one passes on
Next comes better times.

Aug 11 · 53

Confusion

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Confusion

I feel so confused.
The pain you don't think I feel.
When you walk away.

Aug 11 · 59

Kindness

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Kindness

I wish you could feel.
All the kindnesses so real.
And the pain they heal.

Aug 11 · 65

Feeling

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Feeling

I write just to feel.
Emotions that I hold back,
let my pen reveal.

Aug 11 · 72

Shopping

Lynn Stillman Aug 11

Shopping

I don't like shopping.
It's easier to lose weight,
fit in my old clothes.

Aug 10 · 145

Garden

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Garden

My little garden
I grow dreams and peace of mind.
Dreams are ripe and fresh.

Aug 10 · 40

Drunk

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Drunk

Father was a drunk.
But he chose that way of life.
Chose it over us.

Aug 10 · 45

Trust

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Trust

Trusts a tricky thing.
Brings a family closer.
Or tears it apart.

Aug 10 · 56

Time

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Time

I wish I could cry.
Just to flush out all the tears,
left festering.

Aug 10 · 248

Equals

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Equals

If this life were fair.
Everyone would be equal.
Common ground to share.

Aug 10 · 53

Parting

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Parting

We can part as friends.
What I believe to be true,
not the same as you.

Aug 10 · 69

Jealousy

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Jealousy

Out of jealousy.
You kicked our friendship to the curb.
Made it about you.

Aug 10 · 82

Eyes

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Eyes

The blue of your eyes.
Allure of the seven seas.
Skies after sunrise.

Aug 10 · 98

Angels

Lynn Stillman Aug 10

Angels

When does life begin?
The answer lies in God's hands.
Angels will weigh in.

Aug 9 · 67

High

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

High

I was once so high.
Saw the essence of my life.
As it passed me by.

Aug 9 · 59

The Earth

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

The Earth

Where will you run to.
When the earth stops revolving,
collides with the sun.

Aug 9 · 28

Robbery

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Robbery

Time robs you of life.
Like a thief it hoards its loot.
Takes it on the run.

Aug 9 · 50

The Sky

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

The Sky

Evening comes round.
The sky is orange and blue.
A Monet painting.

Aug 9 · 90

Intervention

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Intervention

I was once afraid.
Of people, places, light of day.
Then God intervened.

Aug 9 · 45

Truth

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Truth

The truth comes to light.
Light shines on what we won't see.
Till the time is right.

Aug 9 · 52

Kids

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Kids

What to write about.
Wars, famine or beliefs.
While the kids play tag.

Aug 9 · 52

Baby

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Baby

Will you still love me?
Please don't walk away from me.
This baby's yours too.

Aug 9 · 54

Anew

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Anew

This thing we call two.
We could most probably do.
If we start anew.

Aug 9 · 33

Childhood

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Childhood

Building blocks of life.
Taken down one at a time,
by childhood disease.

Aug 9 · 79

Setbacks

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Setbacks

Time can set you back.
It can tie your hands together.
Till you're all wound up.

Aug 9 · 77

Talking

Lynn Stillman Aug 9

Talking

We could say so much.
But your kiss did the talking.
And I talked right back

Aug 8 · 55

Cats

Lynn Stillman Aug 8

Cats

What was I thinking.
Tried to reason with my cat.
She cat walked away.

Aug 8 · 69

Fear

Lynn Stillman Aug 8

Fear

I love and fear you.
That's what life's taught me to do.
To not trust in you.

Aug 8 · 85

Truth

Lynn Stillman Aug 8

Truth

You know the saying.
Money can't buy happiness.
I am rich with it.
And I'll admit I'm dirt poor.
Truth cannot be bought.

Aug 8 · 55

Political

Lynn Stillman Aug 8

Political

Lives were lost today.
Won't be mentioned on the news.
.Politics at play.

Aug 8 · 56

Pranks (Tanka))

Lynn Stillman Aug 8

Pranks (Tanka))

All these pranks you play.
On me, in front of your friends.
They're harmless you say.
God forbid they're played on you.
Then there would be hell to pay.

Aug 8 · 58

Demons

Lynn Stillman Aug 8

Demons

I can't find a way.
To appeal to your kind side.
Demons cloud the way.

Aug 7 · 46

Smiles

Lynn Stillman Aug 7

Smiles

What would it cost you.
To give your smile to strangers.
Money's worth tenfold.

Aug 7 · 339

Alone

Lynn Stillman Aug 7

Alone

Will it ever be,
I have a beautiful day,
alone, to myelf.

Aug 7 · 47

Can't Save You

Lynn Stillman Aug 7

Can't Save You

I cannot save you.
From you or anyone else.
I can't jump through hoops.

Aug 7 · 60

Tomorrow

Lynn Stillman Aug 7

Tomorrow

Tomorrow's meaning.
Something you look forward to.
Or yesterday's mask.