Matches (with audio)

Why did you hold the match of desire so close? You ignited my curiosity until it flickered your nameUnited, we blazed intenselyroaring passion voracious flame We consumed each other with trembling ‘til neither was in controlWe torched our lives for desire because we couldn’t say the word‘no’ Now, I watch both of us smoulder ashes waiting to reignite, burn againMy fingers longContinueContinue reading “Matches (with audio)”

Stifling a Yawn (collab)

By Vintage Black and Bree Leto I am so tired so very, very tired of not feeling comfortable within myself I am so weary so very, very weary of putting my heart back on the shelf Tired         tired tiredWeary         weary weary Comfortable with nothing and weary with so little my shelfContinueContinue reading “Stifling a Yawn (collab)”

Magical

The connection between us is hard to defineYou treasure me  I delight in youwithin the cocoon of what we’ve created It’s easy to be together as we don’t have conflicts – shielded from relationship drama  because that title doesn’t fit Perhaps we won’t bloombeyond what we are now –but I value the seeds we’ve sownduring hours of conversation Experts say love hasContinueContinue reading “Magical”

A New Man (with audio)

We’ve been together for so long I hope you understand I think it might be time for me to find a new man I want some fresh romance someone who will bring me flowers A man who’s company I’ll enjoy for endless hours I need a man with wit One who will make me laughContinueContinue reading “A New Man (with audio)”

Killing House Plants

Original image found here I’m slowly killing another house plant I try not to read too much into it as I watch the leaves turn brown and life fades away The reasons for its demise remain a mystery Am I watering it too much or not enough? Too much sun? Did I look at it wrong? Was I meant toContinueContinue reading “Killing House Plants”

Blooming Without You (with audio)

The original photo (in colour) can be found here Music Bed: ‘In The Moment’ by Steve Oxen via FesliyanStudios If your cruel behaviour taught me anything it’s that I’m a fighter I may have been crushed but I grew despite your destruction – I stood without you I pushed my roots deeper strengthening my core against the harshness of life healingContinueContinue reading “Blooming Without You (with audio)”

The Interlude

Original image found here Living in the interlude I struggled to find peace distracted by what had been and desperate for what was to come I waited for life to begin again – delayed in the interlude Time stood still An uninvited pause between movements with nothing remarkable to show for myself Ticks of theContinueContinue reading “The Interlude”