WRITING SAMPLE - POEM TITLED, "MY ADDICTION"

My addiction is to the essence of life.
Life fuels me
as I immerse myself
in the splendor
of the gift of breath –

Ah, I breathe in
the injection
of air flavor.
I cannot flatline on this high
that has proven alive

My addiction causes creative juices
to flow as I cook up flavorful recipes
to feed this addiction to the essence of life

My addiction supplies a natural high -
Who needs dealers
when heart grown substances
fully satisfy the cravings?

I ain’t eating no cold turkey
when an eagle is nearby
Eagles fly while turkeys are grounded -
I am going with the bird that
has majesty on its side

I woke up singing because
my addiction would not be denied.
I free based
as the sunshine gave me plenty of light –
based freely
on love from its comforting rays

My addiction propels me
to skip in the streets
Who needs a line of “coke” when –
ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby?!

My addiction jump starts me daily
as I feed its robust hunger -
We indulge abundantly
as we feast succulently
on the essence of life

My addiction and me
have COMPANY for sure…

Organic all the way, baby!
It’s good for the soul.
The heart shouts a hearty “Amen!”

NOTE: For effect, minor improper grammar was used in this poem on purpose.

Sandra
Thursday July 8, 2010
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Published on website www.searchwarp.com on July 24, 2010

WRITING SAMPLE - POEM TITLED, "RAINBOW RESCUE"

Fog engulfed the sphere of my soul
visibility was low –
I sobbed under the radar
as I was fixed to surrender

SUDDENLY – to my rescue
came a series of rainbows -
in rapid succession they embraced me.
I was surrounded by their brilliance

Everywhere I turned, they were there –
tiny ones, vivid ones, curved ones
all stunning in their uniqueness

My soul began
to drink of their aura
I gleefully gulped
the delightful nectar
of the rainbow hues

A rainbow horse neighs my way
Whoa Nelly! This is a majestic thoroughbred turn on -
Away I am carried
far far above the radar
waving my sobs goodbye

On the saddle
I ride the rainbow horse
We gallop into the destiny
of rainbow heaven

Promises realized
from cherished memories
Living colors have transcended the fades –
This is technicolor galaxy
and HD TV
Rainbow style!

Sandra
Thursday July 8, 2010

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WRITING SAMPLE - POEM TITLED, "FOOD DRAMA"

Interviewer:
“What is your name?”

“Lettuce.”

“Why so wilted, Lettuce?”

“Because I am alone –
my ensemble collapsed.”

“What happened?”

“Tomatoes walked out
unhappy with
their portions -
they desired more
in the mix

Cucumbers were afraid
of the drama
so they walked
out on the job

Cheese could not
handle a twosome
just lettuce and cheese –
the cheesy message was
‘Call us if you have more.’

So here I sit
wilted in despair.”

Meanwhile back on the ranch –
here comes Ranch dressing
to dress down the crew
He poured it on thick

Ranch calls for order
and says to one and to all
“We are a unit,
come together, will ya’ll?!
United, we mix
apart we are tossed
Come on, troopers –
let us be salad.”

There is a meeting
of the flavors -
foolishness is pushed aside
They forge an unbreakable bond
as they all jump in the bowl

Interviewer:
“It’s a wrap, folks –
Pardon me while I partake of
the new and improved salad bar.”

Sandra
Saturday July 17, 2010
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Published on website www.searchwarp.com on July 24, 2010