Trapped being perfect and letting others down caught in the lies of performance until I almost drowned Hearing a commotion from further down life’s road a woman shouted back at me: I’ll tell you what I know You’ll slip-up in this life and want to hit the break – don’t be so hard on yourself it’s okay to make mistakes I’d never heard ofContinueContinue reading “Mistakes and Grace (with audio)”
Category Archives: Words
The River (with audio)
Life has a funny way of winding Paths you never thought you’d takeare taken Places you never thought you’d see are etched into memory Looking back I notice every twist and turn – the vistas of peaceand desolate deserts of despair I realise my love was always moving slowing trickling its way through continually churning and running towards you Sound creditContinueContinue reading “The River (with audio)”
Dark Crown
He decorates my hair with stars andcrowns me the queen of his heart What he doesn’t realise is that I’m the queen of the damnedand by loving mehe had sentenced his heart to torment
Lessons (with audio)
Lessons after dark seeking lessons after darka tutorial for my hands instruction for my mouth and coaching for my body I need a teacher someone to get me out of my head show me how to let go lose controland feel it all instead Lessons I’m so eager for lessonsWith curiosity expanding educate, set me freewith a healthy dose of exploration and newContinueContinue reading “Lessons (with audio)”
A note from Bree
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”
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”
Secret Thoughts Within 