Stand with me by the sparkling tree I will hold you and kiss you deeply – the warmth of my touch will melt away your worries Take sips of comfort from my wine-stained lips get drunk on this moment with me – I’m already intoxicated by you Before plans and schedules knock at the door relax into my body, giveContinueContinue reading “Stand With Me”
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Work Christmas Party
There’s a crack between your word and what I saw you do – at your work Christmas party I watched your colleague follow you You spent the evening close together it was like you were a couple and for half-an-hour you disappeared and I knew that there was trouble You re-entered the crowded room Was that some lipstick on your lip?You gave me aContinueContinue reading “Work Christmas Party”
Romanticising Sentences (with audio)
Image found here on Pinterest I romanticise your pen and paper – all the words they spill and carry There’s pleasure in imagining you chewing on your lip as you match letters and emotions together You shuffle the words with an expert hand dealing them into exquisite sentences I’m entranced by the artistry caught up in the romance – I fallContinueContinue reading “Romanticising Sentences (with audio)”
Two Wrong Notes (with audio)
Image found here on Pinterest One wrong note at a time a fumble of loud mistakes too noticeable to cover up too obvious to pretend it didn’t happen One stumbling scale after another I should be able to play better than this Is there any way to incorporate wrong notes so they sound purposeful? One heart trying striving to improve but effort doesn’tContinueContinue reading “Two Wrong Notes (with audio)”
Red Light (with audio)
Image found here He’s a red light Nothing good ever comes from loving men like him I need to put on the breaks as my heart starts to race I should stopI really should stop He’s a red light I nudge the accelerator shutting my eyes keep driving straight into his arms – destined to become a tragedy of mangled hearts I should stopI really should stopI flatten the accelerator toContinueContinue reading “Red Light (with audio)”
Reconcile
Trigger Warning and Personal Note: The following poem is about about Bipolar disorder and some of its impacts. It also touches on childhood trauma and suicide in less obvious ways. This poem is incredibly personal and I ask that you treat it as such. Up until recently, I worked in mental health and understand theContinueContinue reading “Reconcile”
Frisky
Image found here on Pinterest I thought you should know I’m a little bit tipsy which of course means I’m feeling quite frisky So if you think you’d like to get laid come here Boy ’cause I’m easily swayed
Quid Pro Quo (collab)
By Kizito and Bree He can’t help ithis need to be seen by beautiful womenmakes him take unhealthy risksHe sends out signalsweaves pretty wordstalks the talk men do when they want something from youHe thinks he’s being stealthy and cleverable to draw them inbut he’s fooling himselfthey’d discard him in a secondfor a newer man…like heContinueContinue reading “Quid Pro Quo (collab)”
Song Writing
Image found here on Pinterest If there’s a woman for whom your heart longs pick up your courage and write her a song When you come to write don’t rush, take it slow simply think of her and the song will grow Choose the best lyrics write in the best key add a killer hook practice constantly Pick the right moment await a bright day seizeContinueContinue reading “Song Writing”
Catnip for Girls
Image from Pexels Library You’re like catnip to me Baby The curve of your words the shape of your face the smell of your skin Your smile teases and pleases You draw me in every single time and this time won’t be the last… it never is I get a buzz when we’re together ContinueContinue reading “Catnip for Girls”
Secret Thoughts Within 