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...
27 Feb

A Psalm

keeping my head above water floating about reminding myself that I know how to swim the world is my oyster not everything that washes up on the shore is mine for the taking I’m not sure my mind is really taking well to the adjustments this body is making And to whom do I...