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 the way you are together the bitterContinue reading “Sweet Poison (with audio)”
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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)
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 A drink in hand surrounded by extended family blessContinue reading “This Place Is Home (with audio)”
Ghost Writer
And just like that our chapter ended not because the page turned but because you stopped writing mid-sentence – Turns out you’re the best ghost writer there is
What To Say
As I watch your world shattermine does too into a complex mix of compassionand putting myself in your shoes I’m glad it’s not me but I don’t want it to be you What can I saythat could possibly take the pain away?There are no wordsand there’s no need Words can’t heal a broken heart and mourning has its own unique pathContinue reading “What To Say”
Untitled Poem (from 1999)
I’ve been writing poetry since I was a kid. Most of them are terrible, however I thought I’d share a few I recently stumbled across from my teens. I’ve refrained from making edits to honour my younger self and how she expressed her thoughts all those years ago. Everything you said and did was only aContinue reading “Untitled Poem (from 1999)”
Mirage (with audio)
Lost in a wilderness of loneliness found in sandstorm of desire I reached out and you gripped my hand tight You were the answer I was the answer We were the answer to making it through the night We journeyed through passion-filled evenings until we learnt an orgasmwasn’t enough to dull the pain Weren’t you the answer? Wasn’t I the answer?WeContinue reading “Mirage (with audio)”
Soundtrack (with audio)
I think of you from time-to-time play our record listen to the opus we wrote Hearing old songs memories from a life-time ago fills me with sighs We had exquisite moments scripted some breathtaking lines even now they make me smile We were a beautiful melody a symphony of intricate emotions until we ended in tragedy I don’t write songs like ours anymore myContinue reading “Soundtrack (with audio)”
Floodwaters
This rain it falls on my heart – The washing out of humanity haunts my soul drenching me completely I hope for a reprieve I plead for relief wondering when the floodwaters will retreat Until then all I can do is endure praying each drop won’t signal our end The area in my country is currently experiencing a major environmental event with intenseContinue reading “Floodwaters”
If You Hadn’t Been Held
***Mild Trigger Warning – Suicide Ideation*** If they hadn’t been there to hold you close to save you in that moment you would not be here with me now All your past pains eventually let us meet and we both know life is more fun together as we endure every weather I shutter to think of all that would be missing from my life ifContinue reading “If You Hadn’t Been Held”
Secret Thoughts Within 