Original image found here My favourite smell in the world is the scent of Jasmine in the air before it rains. It reminds me of my youth, sitting on my bed beside an open window, drinking in the feelings of first love. When all of life’s possibilities layed themselves out like a blanket of starsContinueContinue reading “Jasmine”
Category Archives: Words
Sweet Poison (with audio)
Image found here on Pinterest I gave you all my love you gave me all your lies – sweet poison on your lips I miss you pretending that you cared make-believing that you loved me – sweet poison in my ears I see you with her now loving from your whole being – sweet poison to my heart I envy theContinueContinue reading “Sweet Poison (with audio)”
Hidden Hopes
The hidden hopes of humans are enough to break your heart for when they’re disappointed you often see the soul depart
Language Warning
Every now and then when nothing seems to fit I get the urge to shout out loud “Fuck this fucking shit” But I scream it in my mind because it’s not polite say I shake it off, continue on and go about my day Originally published 2 July 2020
This Place Is Home (with audio)
Original image found here on Pinterest The smell of the slow-cooking roastlaughter bouncing off the freshly painted walls smile on my face this place is home Carefully thought-out desserts catering to all the dietary needs everyone belongs this place is home Space to spread out and relax feet pounding up (and down) the stairs no need to hush this place is home AContinueContinue reading “This Place Is Home (with audio)”
The Door
Original image found here on Pinterest Sometimes I wish I could just run out the front door of my life. I too want to be wild, spontaneous and carefree. In all honestly though, if I did slip away I wouldn’t know where to start. I’d probably return, banging on the door to be let backContinueContinue reading “The Door”
Is This The Night?
Image found here on Pinterest Unspoken chemistry always there between ussimmering under the surface our friendship – we’ve never crossed the linewe’re always one careful step awayBut, tonight you’re sitting closerindecision in your eyesand when you look at me like thisI just want to feel your kiss Is this the night?Is this the night friends become lovers?Spend the evening exploringContinueContinue reading “Is This The Night?”
Calm Her Fears (with audio collab)
I’m delighted to repost this poem from May 2020 with the addition of a spoken word collaboration with Kizito. Make sure you check out his page, he writes brilliantly. Image found here Her Questions: Darling will you still love me when I start to become old when my hair is streaked with grey and theContinueContinue reading “Calm Her Fears (with audio collab)”
Fiery Comfort
The only comfort I find on these cold nights is found within the heat of your fiery soul
The Cat and The Bat
Image found here on Pinterest Meet me in secret down the back alleyway where no one will see Tell me (truthfully) Bat do you want to capture or completely consume me? Take me by the tail I’ll straddle your rumbling bike fly back to your hidden cave through the darkness of the night Tie me up tight restrain me with your desire take off yourContinueContinue reading “The Cat and The Bat”