01 Jul

The Poet

He often spoke Seeming to catch himself in the middle of a sentence. Going on for short, disjointed paragraphs at a time. Filling the air with bittersweet memories of his childhood, Women he had loved and  women that had loved him. The triumphs of his life and the traumas he had endured.   He...
24 Apr

Open Homes

I had a dream once. It was quite honest. We sat outside by the patio, each of us with a cup of coffee at hand, wearing our glasses and the wind gently stroking our skin. You had on what I like to think was my favourite outfit on you: a shirt I’d worn the...
02 Apr

boy friend

I have a bad habit of making friends with boys I like. Hoping it’s not confining. A black widow ensnaring to trap. Though I can get a lot from you Give a lot in return Take and expect giving Give and expect taking You cast your lot and look I’m chosen. Choice is what...
12 Mar

Impious Prayer

I drink too much. I smoke from time to time. And I use words your ears and eyes are better off not seeing or hearing from me What words do the faithful put in their prayers? I’m afraid I have none I’m afraid I can’t close my eyes Marry my hands to one another ...
03 Mar

Resolve

When did you realise that danger still had its home in you? That at your best, carnage was chief among your strengths A little bang to remind you of what once ruled over you The night time in minimum light The day time passing as fast as light This is how you survive now...