Cathy holmes

Joined August 2021

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Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.

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Can We Have Some New Challenges?
It seems I have no inclination, to write about my aspirations. Can we have some new challenges please? A spark to fire imagination,
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
2 a.m.
Below is my entry to Poppy's January Prompts challenge. Here is her link, if you would like to join in: There are five words/prompts given with instruction to write a poem using one or multiple of the listed prompts. I decided to go with all five.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
The Dragon in Me
The dragon in me exists in a vault of fire. Propelled by magic, protected by shimmering scales of resistance. Soft enough to soothe a soul.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
A Villanelle for Abigail
She can be as good as gold. Abigail, my cheeky cat. She’s a bit of an asshole. * Rarely do I have to scold. She can be quite sweet, in fact.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Moments Bequeathed. Top Story - December 2023.
Moments bequeathed as time stands still, each day a murmuring heartbeat, where lifeblood drips from tattered quill. *
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Jagged Scars
The jagged scars that cross my soul, from truth or falsehood ne’er to feel, of what, pray tell, have they foretold? *
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Snowflakes Frolic Upon My Nose. Top Story - December 2023.
When snowflakes frolic upon my nose, sparrows huddle in near naked trees and cardinals sing their joyful prose. * The sunshine withers as darkness grows,
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
A Christmas Card in Heaven
We sent a card to heaven, adorned with favourite things. Delivered by God's reindeer. Carried in on angels' wings.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
A Bunch of Words and Silliness. Top Story - December 2023.
Below is my entry into Paul Stewart's Most and Least Favourite Words Challenge. Here's his link. Join in. ---- Paul gave us all a challenge.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Fragments
Fragments of the heart left at the doorstep of an unfulfilled soul. Unable to breach the padlock unwittingly bolted to the mind.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Fountain Pen Heart. Top Story - December 2023.
Your fountain pen heart Bleeding warmth onto my soul In cursive kisses - Your strong, dextrous hand Sparks hormonal attachment
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Home. Top Story - November 2023.
“Home.” It’s a sound I’ve heard many, many times. I wasn’t sure what it meant, but I do know that it scared me. Whenever I heard that word spoken about one of my friends, I never saw them again. I missed my friends. I missed the ball games we used to play, and the wrestling matches we’d have while rolling around on the grass in the garden.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Petlife