All in the name of freedom

~ ~M ~ 12 Comments

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War is something
I’ve never been fond of

Killing is something
I’m completely against

And yet I support a man
Who does this for a living

I too was taught and trained
To be a murderer myself

We do what we say we won’t
And end up hating what we do

All for the sake of others
Who ask for our protection

There are those who can’t fight
And many more who won’t

In the end we support and do
The very things we despise

All in the name of freedom
For the cause seems advantageous

But the burden of sacrifice
Is a lonely road to tread

Something only those who serve
Can fully understand

© 2018 Michelle Cook

Silly n Sexy

~ ~M ~ 22 Comments

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Silly is what you do to me
Sexy is what I want you to see

But giddiness takes over
And I lose my composure

Cause you bring out the silly in me
Never seeing how sexy I can be

© 2018 Michelle Cook

For a month full of writing prompts click here!  Silly n Sexy

At last, today is the day!

~ ~M ~ 56 Comments

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Well, today is the big day!  I’m finally joining the ranks of the 10% of people who say they’re going to publish a book and actually do.  I’m not entirely sure if those statistics are still accurate, but I did once read that, and it’s motivated me ever since to be one of few to do it.

I love a good challenge, I always have and I always will.  And if you love a good poetry book, feel free to peruse mine.   It’s all about passion, desire, and love, which are just about the best subjects around, don’t you think?

I really have no idea what to expect since this is my first time releasing a book, but I’m quite excited to see what happens.  I think I’m likely to pee my pants if anyone actually decides to leave me a rave review this month.  Lol…  Anyway, happy reading if you do choose to get yourself a copy.  I’ll be overjoyed, to say the least, if you do.  😉

For more information, and to order your copy, just click on the following links;

 

Amazon-US  Paperback- Beneath the Canopy

Amazon-US  Ebook- Beneath the Canopy

Amazon-UK  Paperback- Beneath the Canopy

Amazon-UK  Ebook- Beneath the Canopy

 

*Beneath the Canopy is also available on Amazon, in 11 other countries.  Please let me know if you have trouble finding it.  

 

Shaken or free?

~ ~M ~ 50 Comments

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How do you feel
After splattering your heart across a page
Do you feel freer
Or instead, enraged

Does it motivate you
To spill out some more
Or does it shake you
To your very core

How do you feel
After you’ve poured it all out
Like you want to scream
Or maybe even shout

Or do you feel lighter
Free as a bird
For now perhaps
You’ve finally been heard

© 2018 Michelle Cook

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Wild and Willful

~ ~M ~ 7 Comments

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Wild as the sea
Willful and free
Beautifully unconstrained
Exposed and untamed
Wondrously informal
Elegantly abnormal
Casual and breezy
Lighthearted and easy
Vivacious and playful
Forever faithful

© 2018 Michelle Cook

For a month full of writing prompts click here!  Wild and Willful