Category Archives: poetry

Who’s There?

Posted on July 29, 2022 by mammasquirrel

The few bushes and the single green tree, That right there is purely me. Scrambling to stay warm, Though the cold and heavy trigger the alarms. Knocking at my sanity and denying all the truth, Destroying what’s reality completely aloof. … Continue reading →

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Whatever You Say

Posted on June 21, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Look at you playing this part, To the outside ignorant you’re so grand- The talent to play Jeckle and Hyde , You display the hero of the land. The reputation you portray, Outside these walls is sickening- As if only … Continue reading →

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Mummified

Posted on June 8, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Encumbered by complaining, put downs, judgements, I recognize the worms desire to be underground. Left alone to do what it was made to do without fear or hesitation. No care or concern of the voice and eyes of other. Just … Continue reading →

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Pieces

Posted on March 1, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Watching the scattered shards Of the breaking roller coaster- Drop like pine needles When the season changes- Stacking emotions Overlapping Unable to pick up Which one matches The current flow of feelings- For the river has washed over And washed … Continue reading →

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Handle With Care

Posted on February 7, 2022 by mammasquirrel

My smile covers worry Concern for what you think I really shouldn’t bother I don’t answer to you But my heart starts to bleed When I think You look at me with disregard Disappointment and disgust These pieces glued together … Continue reading →

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Kammie’s Oddball Challenge

Posted on January 13, 2022 by mammasquirrel

Y’all know it doesn’t take much to make me smile. So this morning when I figured out why my dogs were acting like nut jobs, I threw on my coat and captured today’s video for the challenge.

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Melt It

Posted on December 23, 2021 by mammasquirrel

This time This year The power isn’t as strong It’s not overwhelming It’s hiding in panic Reluctant to burst forth And share the joy – For in that joy Some may see weakness And in that deformed vision Believe they … Continue reading →

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Rolling Heat

Posted on December 11, 2021 by mammasquirrel

Soft flames Lighting a pastel background That even the branches reach for- I stare Engulfed at the canvas before me Simply trying to get a better view- The fence Appearing thin and easily maneuvered Is more like smooth brick- Hot … Continue reading →

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Not To Me

Posted on October 12, 2021 by mammasquirrel

This one here Let’s look at that- It’s indescribable How you just know Which one to choose- But on that day It was different- We picked it Round and plump and perfect- And in those next moments of joy Sadness … Continue reading →

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Trying to Taste

Posted on August 9, 2021 by mammasquirrel

No please not that menu again Not sure why it keeps showing up It only offers options that spoil Leaving rancid burning aftertaste – I’m looking for the the other one That I’ve been dreaming of That shows freshness anew … Continue reading →

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