Author’s own image My favourite are the April days Blissful dreams appearing in the evening Manifesting themselves in the slanting light Hopes and promises cover every dewy morning Full of sunshine and sweet crisp air Picnics near waterholes and brushing hair out of my eyes Pulling me in for a kiss amongst the undergrowth AcousticContinueContinue reading “April days”
Category Archives: Words
Unlimited
You held me in that moment, right when I was tipping over the edge. You pulled me back and drew me towards your heart. You spoke to me about who I really am and where my value comes from. You whispered mysteries of my being, showing me the different shades inside my colourful essence. YouContinueContinue reading “Unlimited”
Possibilities
Author’s own image I popped open the jar I cracked open the door I pealed back the seal I ripped off the wrapping And I was delighted, By the possibilities
Favourite
I didn’t think it would hurt this much Watching you erase me from your life To be honest it’s probably something I should have done too But I lacked the strength And now you have done it for me Yet I still feel a pain in my heart I still feel tears on my cheeksContinueContinue reading “Favourite”
Rufio
Image from Pinterest (click on image for link) Oh RufioDo you crowNow Peter Pan’sNot there? Or did you leaveNeverlandAnd decide to becomeA man? Rufio is a character in the 1991 movie Hook.
Dilemma
100 word story I lay in bed starring at the ceiling, sorting through my feelings in the comfort of darkness. A flip-book of emotions plays before my mind. I get to the end and play it again, checking I’m not misreading what I see there. It’s as I feared, your name is the tmesis betweenContinueContinue reading “Dilemma”
He’s no good
If he tells you he’s ‘no good’ Don’t take it as a sign He’s unlikely to change for you Believe him the first time If he says he’ll ‘break your heart’ Honey don’t you dare stay He’ll do exactly what he says So it’s best you run away
We’d be the best
Let’s be best friends Let’s just pretend You’ll come over and watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine Eating corn chips and I’ll have a wine Or maybe you’ll play a video game Possibly while I read poems on my phone, I know you’re half listening On weekends you’ll try to get me to surf I’ll tell you whereContinueContinue reading “We’d be the best”
Life loves
Long drives and landscapesHarmonies and holding handsChilli and chocolate drinksLoaded fries and live bands Fireplaces and friendshipsHorizons and holidaysDaydreams and drum beats Poetry and a perfect phrase Netflix and Nutella Massages and meditationsWalking and wide streetsSunrise and sweet proclamations
Hurricane
Pexels library image Separate we are a rainstorm. Together we are a hurricane.