Tuesday, March 18, 2014

She's In the Clouds

She's in the clouds, heavy and dark, waiting to fall like rain. ~ Christy Ann Martine



Monday, March 17, 2014

The Blaze

The blaze is a poem about writer's inspiration. I'll be posting a few different versions of each of my poems so people can share the version they like the best on Pinterest, Facebook, etc. I know that different backgrounds and layout appeal to different people. Thank you so much for reading, sharing and caring.



Saturday, March 15, 2014

How Would You Paint Me?

This is one of my older poems and one of my personal favorites. If you like this poem please feel free to share it on Pinterest, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I don't mind readers sharing as long as my name is shown with the poem. If you want me to see what you've posted please include #christyannmartine so I can find you. Thanks so much! 


How Would You Paint Me?

If you were an artist
how would you paint me?
With deep solid strokes 
or your brush sweeping softly?
Would you paint me by number,
quickly fill in the lines
or sketch me first, 
taking your time? 
Would you use vibrant colors
or plain shades of gray?
Would you change me in any way?
Would you hang me proudly
and gaze at me often
or tuck me away
until I'm forgotten?

~Christy Ann Martine




Thursday, March 13, 2014

A Bit of Romance

This short love poem was inspired by a boy I used to love when I was just a girl. Every time he sat near me the world became a better place.


Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Salem Witch Trial


Salem Witch Trial is another one of my poems that was inspired by my oldest daughter's gorgeous red hair. Salem Witch Trial is the original title of the poem, but at one point I changed the title to Sarah Bright - 1682. Sarah Bright is the name of the teenage fictional girl in the poem. I am curently working on a sequel to the Salem Witch Trial poem titled The haunting of Sarah Bright.

I hope you enjoy the poem. I have included an audio recording of the poem for those of you who would rather listen to the poem.




Salem Witch Trial

She'd stroll through the village,
eyes fixed on the ground.
When greeted the girl
scarcely uttered a sound.

Since her parents death
a few years back
she's lived on her own
in no more than a shack.

Her hair as red
as the fire of hell,
in the thoughts of men
her innocence fell.

They'd follow her in
the light of day,
besot by her
peculiar way.

They'd leave their wives
in the dark of night
to spy as she danced
beneath the moonlight.

One woman swore
by God that she witnessed
her reading a book
of magic so wicked.

No wonder her husband
held such foolish notions,
posessed by this witch
and all her love potions.

When questioned, the girl,
she could not tell,
what power had she
if not by spell;

Could take hold of a man,
lead him into temptation,
if not by witchcraft
or some incantation.

Her persuasion rooted
in evil they deemed.
Her protest heard
by way of her screams.

When they put her inside
the old metal pot,
it's with the will
of the devil himself
that she fought.

It was said her fate
would be redeemed
if her body
remained below surface.

Named pure again
in the eyes of God
by those who stood
to bear witness.

Fully submerged,
she struggled for air.
Sinking, the angel
with fire for hair.

With bibles in hand,
they gathered around.
Together they shouted,
while watching her drown.

Redemption then granted,
her sins pronounced clean,
by the men who condemned her
to death, at sixteen.


~ Christy Ann Martine


This hand typed Salem Witch Trial poem is now available on Etsy.






















Monday, March 10, 2014

Writer's Inspiration

I've written a few poems about inspiration, but this is my favourite one so far. A writer (or any type of artist) is nothing without the spark of inspiration.


Sunday, March 9, 2014

Saturday, March 8, 2014

If I Lived Inside a Fishbowl

I love to write children's poems as much as I love to read them. I loved poetry when I was a child and enjoyed reading fun and silly poems to my children when they were young. I'd love to put together a book of children's book of poetry in the future that included poems that both kids and parents could enjoy.


Friday, March 7, 2014

Little One Haiku

I love short poems because sometimes it doesn't take too many words to express a certain emotion. This haiku is about the pure love a mother has for her child.





Dreary Day

Everyone gets depressed once in a while and some people have to deal with a lifelong battle with depression. I've had a few bouts of depression and at the time life seemed grey and hopeless, but eventually the sun always starts shining again.


Thursday, March 6, 2014

For Twilight Fans

I love the Twilight Saga movies and I've just finished reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Like so many others, I love the whole concept of such a romantic and perfect love. Edward and Bella inspired this short piece of writing.




Monday, March 3, 2014

Living in the Moment

Love can be a beautiful thing, especially if you can slow down time long enough to truly experience the moment.



Inspired by the Chill of Winter

I wrote this poem yesterday. My daughter said it reminded her of the movie Frozen and my son says that he thinks I write so many winter poems because I live in Canada. I haven't seen the movie Frozen yet, but I think my son may be on to something. It's been a freezing cold winter here in Ontario. Of course this poem isn't just about the cold, it's about the painful chill of unrequited love.



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