I had a problem. I had two version of the same poem and I wasn’t sure which I should publish. I did think about hitting up one of my WP pals for their thoughts, but I really do try and leave them alone as much as possible. Then… then, The Knight with a Pen nominatedContinue reading “A 4th letter from Secrets”
Monthly Archives: July 2020
April days
My favourite are the April days Blissful dreams appearing in the evening Manifesting themselves in the slanting light Hopes and promises cover every dewy morning Full of sunshine and sweet crisp air Picnics near waterholes and brushing hair out of my eyes Pulling me in for a kiss amongst the undergrowth Acoustic serenades of birdsContinue reading “April days”
Unlimited
You held me in that moment, right when I was tipping over the edge. You pulled me back and drew me towards your heart. You spoke to me about who I really am and where my value comes from. You whispered mysteries of my being, showing me the different shades inside my colourful essence. YouContinue reading “Unlimited”
Possibilities
I popped open the jar I cracked open the door I pealed back the seal I ripped off the wrapping And I was delighted, By the possibilities
Oh foolish heart
Oh foolish heart There was a hidden flame inside you A forbidden thought Gradually inking into my veins Oh pounding heart You wild uncontrollable thing Now I am in pain Even though I told you not to say a word Oh aching heart I hope that you will learn now What you grew in silenceContinue reading “Oh foolish heart”
Favourite
I didn’t think it would hurt this much Watching you erase me from your life To be honest it’s probably something I should have done too But I lacked the strength And now you have done it for me Yet I still feel a pain in my heart I still feel tears on my cheeksContinue reading “Favourite”
Rufio
Oh RufioDo you crowNow Peter Pan’sNot there? Or did you leaveNeverlandAnd decide to becomeA man? Rufio is a character in the 1991 movie Hook.
Dilemma
100 word story I lay in bed starring at the ceiling, sorting through my feelings in the comfort of darkness. A flip-book of emotions plays before my mind. I get to the end and play it again, checking I’m not misreading what I see there. It’s as I feared, your name is the tmesis betweenContinue reading “Dilemma”
Bleed (Haiku)
I will not die here My life is more than these words Yet still I bleed out
Sad moon (Haiku)
A sad moon tonight Reflecting all our worries I send it a kiss
