-
The Day He Burned Her Portrait
The child was once atop the mantle,her girlish smile, chiselled into chipmunk cheeks,blue and white pinafore dress, the princess of the schoolyard,staring out at her protector as he picked up the frame she rested in,barely able to speak, or to scream,as she was lost to the fire.
-
Love Is A Sickness
We went walking in the woods,disturbing flora and fauna,watching them all turn their heads,one after another,shock and shame on every face that stared.Maybe it was in my head,or maybe I was losing my mind as my lips lost, locked in a kiss that was toxic but tremendously important.Your yearning was a sickness,so they said,and I…
-
Blue Baby
She smirks as the hours slip by,needing me to be needy,kneading my feelings into nothing,because this is a game to her.I am a game,though she’s too old for toys,my young at loins lover,paints me blue with her parting. Sweet Daddy,do you have to roam so long?I’m dreaming the whole day through,your ring on my finger…
-
I Am Her Songbird
It’s stuck in her head.A forbidden melody.I am her songbird.
-
Bolder Dreams
You sat on a cloud,severe stare,but gentle touch,approaching as the moon met the eyes of the stars.I wanted to speak,but my words were lost in the air,escaping and then falling into nothing as you drank from the fountain of my youth,destined to always remain as you were. Thank God. I watched you,my eyes apprehensive,wishing for…