The region I live in has been experiencing a natural disaster for several days. It is still unfolding. I am safe. I am well. I’m surprised I still have power. So, no poetry from me today. I have missed a lot of other bloggers wonderful work this past week, but hope to do some catchContinueContinue reading “A note from Bree”
Category Archives: Words
Weeping Silver Princess
Eucalyptus Caesia (Silver Princess) O, my Weeping Tree I know why you cry for I too know what it’s like to live in the harshness of this world You survive in the barren places perfectly adapted to thriving there – yet, your tears still fall O, Silver Princess I look at you and feel comforted knowing you understand my journey In our youth we bothContinueContinue reading “Weeping Silver Princess”
3 am Thoughts (Her)
By Lauren Wilmshurst Her 3 am thoughts are filled with depression and desireShe twists in a downward spiral then floats on dreams of lustful adventure Once a year she tells him all about it Once a year he indulges her imagination It’s good for her not to be closed off and for him to see her potential She’llContinueContinue reading “3 am Thoughts (Her) “
It Ends With Her
I think you might love her and although I’ve never met her I think I might hate her I often wish I was her because you always talk about her and I know all your dreams centre around her I wonder if you can move on from her? It is possible to live without herContinueContinue reading “It Ends With Her”
Together
Life isn’t easy – we have travelled a bumpy road Yet through the highs and lowswe continue together We have faced all the usual problemshealthjobsfamilylosseach other and we have done it alltogether There have been late nights of uncertaintyand early mornings full of hope Many of life’s first and lastshave occurredwhilst holding hands or shedding tears together All thatContinueContinue reading “Together”
Have You
I would like to read your words in the evening – have you lift my skirt with ink-stained fingers while I unbuckle your belt I would like to memorise your lines – have you slide inside me with filthy words as I lock my legs around you I would like to understand your prose – have you speak with yourContinueContinue reading “Have You”
Broken With Blue
It’s been three years since we’ve spoken and I still think of youDid you plug the hole in your heart? Did you get rid of your blue? So much around me has changed I have grown, old ways are gonebut my question remains (as ever) – are you still hiding your pain in song? Bewitched with curiosity you created incredibleContinueContinue reading “Broken With Blue”
Sipping
She writes as though she’s drunk stumbling around on high heelscigarette in one hand mouth ready for a kiss I’d kiss her if she wanted but she’s never noticed mesitting here sipping onher intoxicating words
3 am Thoughts (Him)
His 3 am thoughts are unrestrained – All his fantasies come within reach and his bravery expands He dreams of a different life – her soft breathing on his shoulder and his fingers brushing her hair Once a year he allows himself to tell her that he loves her Once a year she indulges him –It’s good for them to haveContinueContinue reading “3 am Thoughts (Him)”
Halo
I’ll be your angel – hold you hostage with my killer halo while you undo me with your wicked smile
Secret Thoughts Within 