Ethereal
An elegance about her
Beauty of angelic paleness
Surrounded by many in similarity
All pastel and faint in strength
Yet, fighting to be seen
Feeling supple and mighty
Amongst green
Fulfilling her duty
Author Archives: Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister
Trail (Haibun)
I took a drive to the island. With more willingness than I thought possible of myself, I approached an unsafe area opting to stop and park. Not the best area to be alone in, yet I walked. Fear didn’t fill me. Strange. I’ve always been scared. I took pictures of brokenness everywhere. Randomly. I left. I drove away feeling slightly amused that nothing dangerous had happened. Silly girl, usually afraid of her own shadow.
The ferry took me over to the peninsula, and not many people were headed there so late in the day. My white Charger parked in the middle row, as if allowing the other cars on board to hug her tightly. I climbed the stairs, stood outside, and allowed the wind to blow through my hair. Where did I think I was going? I smelled the salty air. I closed my eyes. I was in pursuit. Not of myself, really, but of myself, truly.
I drove the main road for miles, listened to John Legend’s You And I on repeat, then I abruptly decided to stop the car. I placed my flip-flops on the hood and proceeded to wonder while walking the beach, I read the waves and settled my brain.
Following closely
Seashells show the journey long
Get me out of here
(I completely understand that the pronoun ‘I’ isn’t normally used in the Haibun prose, but I couldn’t keep from using it. Hope it doesn’t ruin the effort.) Critics are welcome! Please…
Monochrome
Perfect friends
You and me
Both willing to ride the grayscale
Take our turn watching a perpetual lapping
Riding a wave
Possibilities of infinite durations
Us
One in color
Uniform
Steady
Stable
Living amongst
Monochromatic light
Choreography
Witness
Clouds rolling
Sun’s choreography
Fighting to be seen
A divine vision
Pageantry of rays
Out performing
Pushing to comfort
My gloomy day
Tonight
Dark room
Just me and you
No conversation
Silence
A void
No strength
To fill
Find me
Darkness breathes
Heart beating
Senses alive
I feel your heat
Smell the musk
Waiting
Seems like forever
Way past dusk
Nerves shattered
A million ways
Your hand placed
Upon my waist
Pulling
Leaning into you
Sighing
Heartbeat strong
Found me
Cold
Alone
Unrecognizable
I’m sorry
My day defeating
Weakness shown
Afternoon spent
Redefining goals
Come here, Audrey
Your voice soothing
Bring on the calm
Arms reaching
Steadying
Working hands
Welcoming
Eyes close
Submitting
Thankful for this release
Take me where you need to be
Willing
Damn It!
Sat in on my first poetry reading today.
Since college, that is.
Of course, I sat in the back.
Watching.
Learning.
Scared to death for all Poets.
Only fifteen of them.
The African American was phenomenal.
His deep voice calling me in.
As if saying, Audrey, join them.
Open mic, yes, it was time.
Nerves shot, don’t call for mine.
No one forced.
Each one took a turn.
Audrey clapped.
Audrey laughed.
Audrey shed her tears.
Silently.
Show them who you are, darling.
I whispered to myself.
My voice already shaking.
Lack of confidence, maybe.
But I’ll do anything in full view.
Play a part.
Smile my smile.
Sing a song.
Laugh til it drives you wild.
Share myself?
My poetry?
My soul?
Who I am?
Exactly.
I just couldn’t.
I didn’t.
Leaving again.
Unworthy.
Damn it!
Amazing
Good Morning
Sunshine
Stretch your arms
Legs, too
Let me see your eyes
Beautiful
Sand Man came
Lucky you
Be amazing today
The Texas Twirl
Resisting the twirl
Rhythmical skirt adorns
Texas beach her home
Join Me
Adventure awaits
Today the island beckons
Walking the quiet beaches
Looking beyond the calms
To a bright new world
Feeling stronger already
In your arms
Seasons Of You
Winter
The blues set in
I cry, weeping into the abyss
Why, oh why, won’t you come close
What I did was never discussed
Maybe you’ve decided, I’m not good enough
~
Spring blooms
I feel refreshed and new
Believing, I’m finally over missing you
Accepting, our fate, you for who you are
Me for always having been too late
Images of what could be, consuming
~
Summer arrives
My body sizzles as I get lost
Alive with your scent on mine
Longing to fulfill desires
Your name boldly rushing within my veins
Water over takes, I feel your waves
~
Fall begins
Brown sets in
A final call for you to arrive
This feeling of love held deep inside
I want, I need, I must, yet, distrust
Your promises falling through, I need you
Palms
Alone
Waiting, hopeful
Just beyond the palms
You left me with a mystery to solve
Unsure if you ever wonder about me
I try so hard to continue to breathe
You arrived that day like a dream
Showing me your strength
Now I see nothing
Lost, forgotten
Tell me
Sunkissed
Sunkissed tonight
Kiss me sometime: helluva line
Til eternity
Pleadings With The Queen
Purple
There she is
Wide open for all to see
The vibrant color of sisterhood
Tell me how you manage to breathe
May I ask truthfully, Your Royal Highness
Amazing beauty, the Flower Queen
Thoughts of life, consuming me
Teach me royal bravery, listening
How do you keep your wits
I’m breaking down
I feel it
Lush Emeraldine
Morgan takes us to green…
Simply amazing! Should be no question now as to why I lean into this color. Morgan, you always inspire me. Walking into your Symphony now…
Beyond the Chasm of Earthly Tones,
Of browns and russets and sables,
A Broad, Viridian Enchantment Waits,
Filled with Magic and Mysteries and Fables.
Sweet Breath of Lusciously Verdant Hues,
Delicate Scent of Fragrant Green,
Pause, Close your eyes, Inhale Deep and Slow,
Beguile your senses with the Voluptuous Scene.
Walk Quietly among the Jade Symphony,
Listen, Enchanted, to Echoing Birdsong,
Lie back in the Plush Velvet Tapestry,
Dream Luxurious Dreams, Fair and Long.
Sigh in the Lush Emeraldine Embrace,
Forgetting Time, Abandoning Place.
~Morgan~
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Beautiful Photographs found on Pinterest
Written at the request of Audrey Dawn at: http://oldestdaughterredheadedsister.com
Excused
Triple lavender
Three petals dominating
The rest of you, excused
Spinning Around You
You have me spinning again
I think you prefer me that way
Left reflecting
Over how my need continues
To grow, wild
Learning promotes the dance
This, I know
I store pieces away
Parts of you
Constructing an image
You’ll never live up to, tis true
I’m prepared
For disappointment
Yet, I’ve decided,
I like you
My Sun
The brightest star
Welcome
Surround me
Consume me with you glow
Beat down and invade
I feel your rays
Keeping me warm
I could get used to spinning around you
It comes quite naturally, too
I think you’ll agree
Us, me, you, we
Living a fantastic dream
Rotating within your forces
Consumes me
Gathers speed
Controls my thoughts
Daily
Something Green
Oh! Hello…what are you, friend
How quickly you caught my eye
Who sent you, to grow wildly green
When will you reveal yourself to me
Where have you come from, my dear
Why do I find you irresistible and sexy
Blue Eyes
Your blue eyes
Sealed inside my mind
Like the ocean water I sit beside
Precise color found in our evening sky
Some Place I Know
Hi
Come with me
Will you
Tonight’s decision
May take two
See beyond the water
Within the stone
A dark black hole
Somewhere to be alone
Wondering
Could we go
Tis an adventure
Filled with surprise
Searching for answers
Many about life
Sacrifice
Determination
Strength
Loads of lessons
Clarity
Understanding
The other side, amazing
Better for the journey
A thrilling ride
Responsibility’s side
However, option number two
Sounds dreamy
I think so
Don’t you
Something steamy
Allowing us to breathe
I feel you touching me
First time
Head spinning
Over and over again
Means everything
Slow kissing
Tingling
Feathered hand
Across my breast
Nipple erect
My fingers lingering
On your chest
Yours upon my jaw
Minds losing a battle
Bodies answering a call
Falling into you
My hip feeling the heat
You commanding
Me submitting
This time
Our needs will decide
Reckless abandonment
Awakens from inside
Deep dark cave
Knows what we crave
The release of feelings
Saturday night
Finally
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 