By Tom Alexander and Bree Leto Rivulets of rain rattle roughshod across the rising valley picking up the pace pursuing the pulse Following, I’m following from here to the heart of everything I’m glowing golden to glean your great wisdoms They’re fighting to be freed ferocious in your fevered flow I marvel at the way youContinue reading “Rivulet Reverence (collab with audio)”
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Body Work
You tell me you want six-pack abs I tell you not to worry – Instead of working on your body at the gym I’d prefer you to stay at home and work on my body in the bedroom.
Revealed (Haiku series)
You reached out to me with your white enchanting smile and devilish heart I stayed up all night reading your angelic words stolen from heaven Every thought I had drew me away from wisdom and closer to you The cold light of day revealed that you really were a demon disguised These Haiku (*cough* Senryu)Continue reading “Revealed (Haiku series)”
Take Me Away (with audio)
Take me to places I’ve never been Show me sights that are evergreen.Hold my hand, show me the way Please just help me run away. Open my eyes to exciting things I’ll leave my life, cut all the strings. Our path will take a brand-new shape Please Baby, just help me escape. Thanks must goContinue reading “Take Me Away (with audio)”
Shooting Stars (Published)
Sometimes we meet people in the difficult moments of life and we keep each other going until… it fades and reality sets in. My micro poem “Shooting Stars” has been published on Spillwords Press. I hope you will take a look and give it a ❤️ on the publication if you so desire.
Expectations (Published)
Oh hey you, my poem Expectations was recently published in the It’s Not Easy anthology by Poet’s Choice. I have included the poem for your reading pleasure… Expectations You come at me with your expectations Of you who think I should be And what you think I should do But I’m not you. I’m done withContinue reading “Expectations (Published)”
Empty House
She moved out – Took the whiskey and the couch. The place is neater now But far too quiet He paces the hallway Looking into rooms With restless limbs And a broken spirit They had been disconnected for months But that does make it easier. There is just too much space left In the house and in hisContinue reading “Empty House”
Rainstorm (Published)
I thought I might share some news with you… my poem Rainstorm has been published in The League of Poets, The Voice of Peace Australian Anthology. This tiny regional publication is part of a larger international poetry and short story competition receiving 8,909 submissions. It’s a bit fun to be included.
Secrets Between (Sestina)
You whisper to my body Simply by the dark way you say my name; Your eyes are filled with a tense loaded heat, I make sure my reactions are secret, Many times I have learnt to hold my ground Because I worry I’m a prize to you ‘The chase’ is a game for you; ToContinue reading “Secrets Between (Sestina)”