poem – Secret Thoughts Within

Sweet Poison (with audio)

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)”

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)

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)”

Is This The Night?

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 exploring each otherin your room, underContinue 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. Her Questions: Darling will you still love me when I start to become old when my hair is streaked with grey and the wrinkles take aContinue reading “Calm Her Fears (with audio collab)”

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

Private Pleasure Show

Relax on the bed enjoy your private show as I undo one button at a time I don’t mind if you touch yourself audience participation is desired encouraged expected Enjoy the rush of observing me remove my shirt, each steady deliberate movement Watch my fingertips outline my silhouette circling parts of my body your tongue aches to taste I’ve plans to increase the pace but for now, let’s keep it slow extract every drop enjoy everyContinue reading “Private Pleasure Show”

Ricochet

My thoughts ricochet around the room and I try chasing every one of them down – I’ve never been very good at leaving a thousand thoughts alone

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”