John B. Bolling : Writing

Every Stolen Breath

Every Stolen Breath

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Today began with the possibility of sunlight, A new opportunity to create my magnum opus. The dawn is breaking, breathtaking and steady, A presence..
The Consequence of Grief

The Consequence of Grief

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Cried for the sun when the clouds brought rain, even though I never wanted to see the sun again. I never understood my own mass confusion, the th..
Lonesome Hearts Unite

Lonesome Hearts Unite

A Poem by John B. Bolling


May deep waters carry you home, May the heavens surround you in the moon's crescent gaze. Let not tumultuous seas burden you, Nor permit shooting s..
The Philosophy of the End

The Philosophy of the End

A Poem by John B. Bolling


The lump of dirt connecting root and the flower, Surely such power has ne'er been wielded by something so miniscule. Is it cruel to force disconnect..
The Dark Room

The Dark Room

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Once upon a time There was a room where I would go Hoping to forget myself for a little while I wanted to mask the colors that show Why I was ne..
Sailor's Grave

Sailor's Grave

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Fortified memories in a brilliant enclave A field of roses surrounds a barren grave Romance whirlwind and full of promise Only to disappear in a s..
On Becoming a Ghost

On Becoming a Ghost

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Optimism has always betrayed me Allowing fear to breach my defenses False hopes and desires played me Now floating in a state of suspense I could ..
I Met My Downfall When I Met You

I Met My Downfall When I Met You

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Every year I start to wonder If there is an end to this charade So many comical blunders A clumsy confetti-filled parade Ready to cross the thresh..
Right & Reality

Right & Reality

A Poem by John B. Bolling


While there is a discrepancy Between right and reality It is no reason to be worried No justification to fear For the day will soon come When I d..
Drifting off to Dream

Drifting off to Dream

A Poem by John B. Bolling


Stars hide in clouds as I drift off to dream These days nothing is ever as it seems Entwined with another but still alone Happiness will never be m..