day 14

First prompt: Write a love poem.

a child of chance

i looked up and you were there
small and neat and unusual
my pulse quickened with delight
my heart, once lost and cold
trembled with the hope of healing
a step closer and you were in my arms
time slowed and a universe was born
our own creation, a safe harbour
for two, for me, for you, for tomorrow
was our love a child of chance
or destiny at last fulfilled

Copyright © 2009 by Eryll Oellermann






Second prompt: Write an anti-love poem.


love is like

love is like the chicken pox
it appears suddenly
progresses rapidly
it itches and hurts
you end up covered in scabs
which you have a need to scratch
beware, should you do so
you will be scarred for life
as with all things natural
eventually it passes

Copyright © 2009 by Eryll Oellermann