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Deeds and Discomfort

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com What deeds am I to do with my brittle faitha world away from the pains of war and pits of hunger? Whilst contemporaries debate which sin is worselives are lost across the shore Souls slip away unnoticed caused by injustice and shuttered Western eyes Helpless, my heart shakes their horrors will neverContinueContinue reading “Deeds and Discomfort”

Predictable (with audio)

For the poets who love to rhyme: we love to write a predictable rhyme in fact I do it all the time it’s the way the syllables come to rest every time you take a breath there’s a comfort in knowing what comes nextwhen perusing poetic text A little bit of poetic silliness for you 💜 PsContinueContinue reading “Predictable (with audio)”

Lovers Can Change (with audio)

Each ignored momentevery emotional brush-offputs more distance between us Your empty thrusts in the night do nothing to fill the void you’re leaving inside me Your lack of love is closing my legs Your minimal effort is breaking my heart  You’d better stop ignoring this –  Lovers can change to Othersand you’re starting to change me I don’t know about you, butContinueContinue reading “Lovers Can Change (with audio)”

Distracted By Memories

Baby, I’ve got a problem I’m distracted by memories of you –  placing kisses on my skin your hands brushing away my hair I can’t focus and I’m at work –  but my body is pulsing, remembering your touch these interruptions are too tempting not to indulge I’ve got to sneak away find a moment alone and see what I can do toContinueContinue reading “Distracted By Memories”

Sentimental (with audio)

I loved her once – her lips soft as cappuccino froth laughter like a bell chime calling me to church She kissed me once – pressed her chest against mine sighed into my mouth until her mother called her home I cried over her once – she wed the man who lived next door while my mother patted my hand andContinueContinue reading “Sentimental (with audio)”

Shades of Sadness (with audio)

These shades of sadness won’t last all year they’ll shift and change with the atmosphere Keep moving forward while you feel downcast tomorrow may reveal a different forecast The haze closing in may seem severe but history has taught: the sun will reappear Don’t be shackled by darkness, push past grit your teeth and remain steadfast The shades youContinueContinue reading “Shades of Sadness (with audio)”

The Faucet Has Run Dry (with audio) 

Photo by ehsan hasani on Pexels.com The light has burnt out the faucet has run dry  Deflated we talk chalking up a tally of our failures I didn’t do this You forgot that I didn’t acknowledge your wins You forgot to love me It appears resentment is stored in the same compartment as affection and the heart becomes hardened in the faceContinueContinue reading “The Faucet Has Run Dry (with audio) “