Tree of Knowledge i.indeed said:“Man, born of woman,Is short-lived and filled with trouble.He comes up like a blossom and then withers away;He flees like a shadow and disappears.”ii.alas!… there she stoodbone of mine honed exquisiteflesh perfection to behold… my own,beloveda queen beeproducing nectar sweetas we strolled giddyjuices of many fruit-bearing treesdripped from our lipsteasing,whispering close … More Tree of Knowledge
The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-Four (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/poem/13655940-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Forty-Three–first-draft-by-Lucretia-Mccloud Sabrinarobed in tattered floral cottonballed in comfort in her bedroom window box, with cooling hot coco in handrecalled:She and Mr. Kang walked the longest short distance down a chilly hospital hall active with saving energy, antiseptically cleansedas a Mr. Kang changed,now kindly gentle to herproclaimed:“Education should help … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-Four (first draft)
The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-Three (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/story/13653058-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Forty-Two–first-draft–by-Lucretia-MccloudWhen Sabrina recognized Wayne’s fathers’ feetshe readily bounces up, “Mr. Kang!”as he extends his hand.“Sabrina. Let me apologize.You too are suffering, I realize.”Amazed, Sabrina at this offering sweet.With that statement Sabrina’s eyes anew with tears filleddown her cheeks to generously spill.“Awww… Mr. Kang!”she grabs whole of him with … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-Three (first draft)
The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-Two (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/poem/13646584-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Forty-One–first-draft–by-Lucretia-MccloudDays on end spinned heavily, even wearilywith Wayne in his medically induced comaprogressing minimally.Although, initially, frustration and craving to see Wayne without any delay caused Sabrina to visualize:She’d befriend a worker who’d loved to seerocky paths of young love wild and free,blocked by their elders’ belligerent sway,swept … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-Two
The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-One (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/poem/13641971-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Forty–first-draft–by-Lucretia-MccloudKim sent Sabrina home in the morning to try to sleepwhile she finished her shift. Her workload unfortunatelyin spilled blood steeped deep. While Wayne’s condition secretshe promised herself from Sabrina to keep until strong enoughshe Sabrina this hurtle to leap.Sabrina felt somehow that Kim wasn’t confiding.That Wayne’s … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty-One (first draft)
The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty (first draft) Vigilant Wayne’s family as to her whereaboutsmeant Sabrina sat curled in a corner chair struggling to warm keepin the hospital emergency waiting room sleepy and worn outas Mr. Kang ensured that Wayne, his son, from her would not receive a peep or sproutabout her love or *HIS LOVE the … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Forty (first draft)
Ever Wondered: What Does He Think? McClintock and Strong statedthe truth: the date is all wrong.They provided proof.I watch them allfrom my place in heavensaying they love my SonI’d provided; I’d given.And yes,Sincere heartsI do observe.But, commercialismis also a gratein my nerves.Though, faithfulnessI do lovemany are contentmy desires to shoveaside. As if of no value.Giving … More Ever Wondered: What Does He Think?
https://allpoetry.com/story/13633105-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Thirty-Eight–first-draf-by-Lucretia-Mccloud Kim and Sabrina arrived to the hospital with Korean guards already set in place. A round-the-clock family vigil lovingly displayed, yet laced by an invisible black veil separating Wayne from his other spiritual family members eyed with disgust, disdain as they sat together in the lobby respectfully silent armed with flowers or with hands … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Thirty-Nine (first draft)
https://allpoetry.com/story/13603518-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Thirty-Two–first-draft–by-Lucretia-MccloudWith Wayne downout of commissionSabrina decided to whip up a sweet remedybarring his father’s permission.^A healthy white bean chicken soupSabrina did prepare.It simmeringas she hurriedly washed her hair.Dressed casually in floral corduroy jumperwith swede boots and jacket brown matched.Her outfit donned with utmost caresince Wayne’s father with themher lunch plus Kimchi and rice wouldhopefullydeliciouslyshare.Sabrina with … More
ITH & SB 