Photo by Bella Belfield on Pexels.com There’s sadness in these words guilt in the revelation this man I thought a friend loves me without reservation He would empty his heart so he could fill mine and I know it would be easy because our souls align He loves me with no stringsbut my heart’s attached to anotherand if heContinueContinue reading “Tangled Strings (with audio)”
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Healing
A raw heartcut by realityneeding healing needing soothing A cup of tea in the morning sun crisp airgentle breezebird songs Chirps and callsdelicate melodies endless blue skiesdancing leaves Heal these human wounds soothe this battered heart A sip of tea comfort in a cup bathe in the viewlet it wash away the sorrow What heals your heart?
Mistakes and Grace (with audio)
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)”
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)”
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”
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”
Broken With Blue
It’s been three years since we’ve spoken and I still think of youDid you plug the hole in your heart? Did you get rid of your blue? So much around me has changed I have grown, old ways are gonebut my question remains (as ever) – are you still hiding your pain in song? Bewitched with curiosity you created incredibleContinueContinue reading “Broken With Blue”
Secret Thoughts Within 