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Write on Water

Melinda Kucsera

Write on Water  by Melinda Kucsera Write on Water My last breath–I write a last request on water erased by the tide Scribbling on water future written in ripples fate rides wind-tossed waves Underwater I– grip my lifesaver, write help then draw my escape Sketched my fantasy then drowned in its sensation, swam immersed in dreams. Walk on water smooth sheet of glass etched by no words nature holds the pen Bubbles spell my doom as I plummet, my pen held tight flotation device? I sink and pass fish I click to expose the nib no upwards motion. Written on water a scream bubble … Continue reading Write on Water

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Pride: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu

Melinda Kucsera

The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Pride* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: PRIDE ~ ~ ~ Lionize me now. There ain’t no vainglory here I’m the best there is. ~ ~ ~ Stand tall but know when it’s your turn to bow down ‘cause– life’s a turning wheel. ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin and … Continue reading Pride: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu

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Envy: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu

Melinda Kucsera

The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Envy* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: ENVY ~ ~ ~ He own things I lack. She wore sequined heels, I want. Why I lack a lot? ~ ~ ~ He’s not more lucky. I don’t need those leather boots. I don’t covet things. ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin … Continue reading Envy: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu

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Bad Girl

Melinda Kucsera

Bad Girl I’m just a bad girl glock cocked, finger on trigger a smoking pistol Cold barrel–my kiss Smoke wafts, spent shell cases roll Lipstick on my gun Chalk outlines my ex Bullet hole in his forehead Ruby beads I lick Heels click, fishnets rip Bustier strains to hold me My come hither stare Knife flicks, cuts him down Bite sized snack, then throw him back Nail file sharpens fangs My thousand yard stare Ignites all who stop and stare No money, no show To ashes you fall Make my war paint, I smear you ‘neath my smoke-filled eyes Leap … Continue reading Bad Girl

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Wrath: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu

Melinda Kucsera

The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: Wrath* *A collaboration with Rosema from A Reading Writer Rosema writes short fiction, poems and posts about the books she’s reading. Hop on over to check out her site and pick up a recommendation or two for your next read. The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu: WRATH ~ ~ ~ Gun locked and loaded. Chamber a round, set my sights– unload bullet’s wrath. ~ ~ ~ Blood pours from killed foe does it bring equal justice, or your mind’s own peace? ~ ~ ~ To be continued tomorrow with another deadly sin and another … Continue reading Wrath: The Seven Deadly Sins of Senryu