Monthly Archives: February 2024

Smitten

Sonnet by Chris Bunton He was smitten with love for her;by that arrow deep and sure.A gooey warmth between them;filling the heart all within. But, loves shaft, festered, stinking foul;to gangrenous, aching howl.Through steamy glass his love moaned;as he stood outside alone. Those barbs cannot be reversed;holding fast in a soul feeling cursed.Longing for theContinue reading “Smitten”

What About Tipping

Opinions by Chris Bunton I pretty much have an opinion on virtually everything, and as a writer, I want you to read about it. It’s who I am. So, here’s my opinion on tipping. I treat it as helping people. It has nothing to do with their work or quality of work, (unless they totallyContinue reading “What About Tipping”

School Daze

Labor Poem by Chris Bunton In my school dazemy younger dumber daze,I learned many things,but not what I need. I admit I rejected themlike a bad boy does.It’s my fault, they say.It’s my fault, I’m poor. I kind of know what verbs areand what X+T might be.But, what do I do when a cop calls?HowContinue reading “School Daze”

Hurkle-Durkling Is Freedom

Health Freedom Advice by Chris Bunton It’s morning. The alarm goes off and you hit snooze. This is referred to as Hurkle-Durkle. A phrase created by the Ancient Scots to describe the period of time spent lounging in bed, after waking, gathering your thoughts before rising for the day. Although I doubt the Scots ofContinue reading “Hurkle-Durkling Is Freedom”

WordPress Problem

By Chris Bunton I’m a writer. I always have been. So, I started a WordPress blog years ago. This WordPress blog. It’s a free one. I’m not paying for it, but I post my poetry, thoughts and spiritual writings on it. It’s grown over the years. But, I wanted to create a website for differentContinue reading “WordPress Problem”

Your Special Life

Encouragement Poem by Chris Bunton Of all the millionsof tiny sperm cells.You were the fastest. You just so happened,to be strong enough,to penetrate an egg. An egg that hadnot been shed yet;on a drunken night. You survived a thousandways to die before life,and did not get aborted. You survived a birththat could have gone bad.AndContinue reading “Your Special Life”

Ever Healed?

A Life Poem by Chris Bunton Scrolling through Facebook,when I find a meme. It’s a video,of a fishing boat. Where a daughterand her daddy. Are reeling in a fish,the little girl just caught. She is so excited,and squealing loud. Grab the net! Grab the net!Daddy! Get the fish! She jumps up and down,as her daddyContinue reading “Ever Healed?”