Spun me around in circles; I took much out of nothing that was already there. An emptiness once filled to the brim with everything that mattered. A wholeness I swore would never break. Then again, you came and shattered it…
Drunk
Bright
The light bounces and rolls off in slivers. I stand cowering at your brilliance. There’s nothing to shut it out so I stare and shade my eyes. © 2021 Shirley Siaton. Please do not take, repost or distribute in any…
Beyond Unseeing
Make me see All that I have to understand So the raging inside can quiet. In soothing tones Hum a lullaby for me Make the tears dry away Into forgetfulness. Seeking shelter– Underneath its canopy I could sing one last…
Welcome to Ink Sonata
A very warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to Ink Sonata, author Shirley Siaton-Parabia‘s website featuring her original and unpublished creative writing works. I have been a published author since 1995, with my work showcased in various publications and media. I…