Geralyn Miller : Writing

Scents of Memory

Scents of Memory

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


One whiff of the perfume my Mother always wore triggers a cascade of scent memories; homemade vegetable soup, rich with garden bounty, citrus bl..
Ten Thousands Shades of Grey

Ten Thousands Shades of Grey

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


Always ambiguous, he lives between the lines, in his world without absolutes. Embracing contraditions, he lives in shades of grey; an ever changi..
Out of Sync

Out of Sync

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


He is always a step out of time, planning yesterday halfway past tomorrow.
Shadow Lady

Shadow Lady

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


She is half a wife, lives half a life someone to pity, impossible to like. She's a shadow of a heart break; a love with no future, a life wit..
Wolfman

Wolfman

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


He is a ghost who haunts my memories; I do not know if is alive or dead, and, sadly, I do care. I loved him, still do, ---but not enough t..
Sorrow Tracks

Sorrow Tracks

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


Dirt smudged little boys, their faces tracked with tears, speak of their dead friend. "We passed the football back and forth, he was very quiet, ..
Apology Eyed

Apology Eyed

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


When I smiled, and said hello; she looked at me with an apology in her eyes. A small, grey woman, skittering about like a frightened kitten, ..
Genius Child

Genius Child

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


What do youtell the genius child? Wise in mind sad of heart; Aching to belong, always outside. (Hold me, hold me,hold me, say the eyes of the ge..
Pthfffth

Pthfffth

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


The government of China is unhappy today. Despite their attempt to block his nomination; today, the Nobel Prize Committee awarded the Peace Priz..
Ultimate Betrayal

Ultimate Betrayal

A Poem by Geralyn Miller


for Sandi, may she forgive herself one day