Oblation
Photo credited to Unsplash The sun rises and cloaks us in its warmth The moon shines its light on our path The rain falls and offers to quench our thirst The earth is our mother and we are the embryo in her womb © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016
Author: normabobb
Writing and sharing is my passion. I like to explore life through poetry and share my take on life's endless highs and lows.
Masterpieces
Photo credited to Unsplash No one is incomplete. We are all masterpieces striving for authenticity. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016
Thoughts
Thoughts runs like a marathon in my brain The frightful ones give me nightmares they are the ones that are always on parade I wish the good ones can come out and play so that everyday I can dance – not wail © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016
The ideology of rich and poor
Rich and poor is all a mirage. Regardless of where we were born we all entered penniless but full of vibrancy. The life we were born into is like fluff in our pillows. It makes us comfortable or miserable depending on what it is stuffed with. Those who are born into the arms of the […]
Temperature
The temperature keeps fluctuating When it is not rising it is at its lowest ebb It moves slowly And before you know it you are either adding or discarding clothing Sweating profusely or having the chills Whether you love Or hate it Temperature like us is part of this hemisphere and is here to stay […]
Draw a Line
Photo credited to Unsplash Dating and mating has two separate connotation. For our sanity we ought to keep them apart from each other. © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016
Change
Photo credited to Unsplash Your psyche changes like a chameleon changes colours Playing mind games Smiles glistening like moonlight on a dark night Is it hide and seek or am I just obtuse I will hand it to you you are no longer my muse © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016
Problems
Photo credited to Unsplash Problems are unavoidable. As long as we are in relationships, whether with spouses, children,parents or siblings there would be tension at times, these can fester and populate because of our desire to please and feel wanted. We look for validation outside of ourselves instead of looking within. What we […]
Seeking
Photo credited to Unsplash Always seeking to find something or the other instead of self can distort the vision corrupt the mind and render you blind © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016
Self Pledge
I pledge to love myself whether it rains or shine Amidst fear and anger In pain or sorrow Self love is the only salve I seek When all else fails And darkness unfolds My relationship with self would be the balm that heals my pain © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016 This poem is dedicated to […]
