Piper's Adventures
Haunted by doubt
holding a notebook of fears
praying for a better day
hoping inspiration is near
A window view
of the concrete city
spying a kenspeckle figure
body language quite witty
Glancing at the flowers
a thought came to mind
writing about the figure
including a creative design
Fear disappears
presentation quickly comes together
heavy spirit lifts
now light as a feather
Success comes
all doubts put away
smiling and grateful
inspiration came to stay
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
A scorch mark on the table
defined the high stakes
the vampire and the mortal
blood or money to take
Eyes in a hypnotic state
winner take all
hands tightly clasp
who will take the fall
A cautionary tale
to anyone willing to take a risk
strength of the mind and body
breathing is brisk
Swaying arms to the left
and then to the right
crowd is tense
at the sight
A moment of silence
vampire is stunned
mortal slams his hand
grabs the money and runs
Grabbing the bottle of red devil
gulping it down
vampire turns into a bat
chasing the mortal through town
Night becomes day
as the sun begins to rise
mortal takes his winnings
and the vampire cries
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
In the splendor of time
dimensions are split
creating an illusion
using a sewing kit
Chilling in simplicity
causing the truck to go uphill
the sewing machine emits a signal
giving the young man a thrill
Looking elegant
in his suit
graduating in parallel time
a willing recruit
In this episode
chaos is the goal
causing death and destruction
soul is quite cold
Each day he lives
in another dimension
changing histories
a mind invention
Sentenced to eternity
living in deception
soul is lost
depending on the perception
Darkness and light
chosen each day
the young man is happy
choosing the way
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Standing in the field
staring at the doors
which one to walk through
to be rich or poor
Opening a door
to instant wealth
a luxurious lifestyle
filled with self
Luxury turns to greed
beauty loses its appeal
spirit becomes dark
longing for something real
Opening another door
filled with poverty
pain and suffering
living somberly
Life is difficult
never finding a friend
people turn on each other
survival till the end
There is a third door
combination of the two
quirky choices
slightly open with a view
Looking around
people helping each other
through times good and bad
everyone is a sister or brother
Poverty disappears
there is an abundance for all
gratitude for life
allowing no one to fall
Happiness lies
through love and grace
decisively walking through this door
a life to embrace
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Daylight shines through the house
getting ready the day
should I be obvious about my mood
or look another way
Choosing which
face to wear
should I spout off hate
causing others to despair
I could choose melancholy
spreading tears making others blue
we could have a pity party
pain is nothing new
The choice for today
is to wear a smiling face
happiness will be spread
kindness and grace
Each day is a choice
my thoughts and outlook
the journey through life
writing my own book
Influencing others
power in a question
changing the world
with a facial expression
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Fanciful play
generated by laughter
indicative of childhood
and the hereafter
Joy abound
jumping in the wind
a game of truth or dare
depending on where the water spins
Summer at the river
wonderful way to spend the day
surrounded by friends
all wanting to play
Vowing to continue
never to grow up
eternal childhood
the perfect setup
Time to go home
memories to treasure
hoping to do it all again
an eternity of pleasure
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Running along the path
there appears to be no escape
companion is rambling
distracting from the landscape
The path is long
hangry as I run
enclosed in a mental cage
no longer having fun
Running faster
companion catching up
seeing a food station
anxiety about to letup
Grabbing a sandwich
and a drink
sitting down for a second
trying to think
Companion still
getting on my nerves
looking ahead
to where the path swerves
Reaching the curve
companion still talking
throwing him in the water
and then continue walking
Never fear
he knows how to swim
knows me well
accustomed to acts on a whim
Companion catches up
he enjoyed the race
the water is cool and relaxing
it was worth the chase
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/23/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-132/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/rdp-monday-ramble/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/23/fowc-with-fandango-hangry/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/enclosed/
The luminosity of the light
sparkled in the leaves
walking in the rain
heart upon my sleeve
Singing with gusto
driven to love
my faithful companion
a gift from above
He is meeting us
joining in the song
a breeze in the air
pushing me along
Coming together
it is meant to be
a friend for my dog
a suitor for me
Happiness reigns
excitement at his touch
meeting of our souls
loving so much
Colorful leaves
reflections of the season
entering a new life
love is the reason
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/08/16/driven/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/16/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-131/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/08/16/rdp-monday-luminosity/
Fire is raging
in the clandestine human heart
the mind has a vision
of rollicking art
Unable to understand
firemen putting it out
how to explain
take away the doubt
What was once raging
now only smoke and embers
will new life emerge
or only a rememberance
Secrets revealed
pain has been burned
the heart regenerates
from the lessons learned
A new vision
comes to the mind
the heart loves again
this time not blind
The healing forces
of the fire and rain
there is now love and joy
each day a new gain
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/08/09/vision/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/09/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-130/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/08/09/rdp-monday-rollicking/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/09/fowc-with-fandango-clandestine/
The juicy rumor spread
without a filter
the naughty behavior of some
exaggerated by the transmitter
The rumor took on a life
growing on its own
soon no one in the village
could be left alone
One fateful night
lightening struck from the aura
people took to the streets
screaming in horror
The town disappeared
truth difficult to handle
no one did anything
the rumor was the vandal
High in a moutain
a small child asked
how did a rumor destroy the town
did it wear a mask
The people had an epiphany
they were the cause
spreading a rumor
making many faux pas
The town was rebuilt
this time living in the light
admiring the beautiful color
letting rumors die in the night
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/02/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-129/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/08/02/juicy/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/08/02/rdp-monday-filter/
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