His Touch
The touch it burns Fingers trailing questioning lingering You lick your lips yearning arms wrapped tight A question in my eyes and pleasure on my lips Your…
Morning Comes To Night
Cedric entered the Dunkin Doughnuts on Roosevelt and purchased his usual chocolate-glazed with a fresh cup of black coffee as he always did. He took a seat…
WINGS
We settled quickly into a relationship without knowing each other. The tension creeping into our nights like a rash. The new house nestled in the woods would…
You're Still There.
Yes, you are there Still Crawling around in the back of my mind Making your way into every thought every action Everything I do. you don’t leave But you did…
You Will Leave a Mark
I saw you today, from a distance. You walked towards me, the colour draining from the world around you. You impressed upon the near-greys and flat hues, like…
The Painting
It is the most famous work of art in the Gallery: a painting of a woman dressed in blue standing by the seashore, staring into the distance as the sun rises or…
Place in Time
I don’t long for a place. You can adapt to almost anyplace so it’s not so much about a longing for a place. I long for a time. I long for the blur to clear…
Coffee Cup
The wood floor feels warm through my shoes. There’s no impact in my feet as I walk up to the coffee bar. It’s late. The barista is wearing weariness in his…
The Wanderer
I wandered deep into the woods, trying to find something. I did not know what I was looking for but I felt that If I saw whatever it was, I would immediately…
Torn.
An avalanche of snow could not bury her any deeper. Indeed, the dress seemed far too luxurious, the jewelry too magnificent - too genuine. Nothing around her…
Wishes
I wish You were Your sister (See, it even has extra line breaks like a real poem. Your sister would understand that.)
Want
I have an image of what my real parents are like. My mom, she’s thin and short, with my dark brown hair, but instead of my brown eyes, she has a crystal blue…
Creek of Tears
It was harder than I thought Getting across this Creek of Tears I tried to swim across, but The current spit me out I tried to float across, but Was met with a…
Again
You’re the kind of girl That gets left behind Shoved into corners Out of sight Out of mind It’s not right It’s not fair But it’s obvious, Nicole That they’ll…
In Dreams, You Can Visit
The school hall is empty. It looks the same though. There is something wrong with it looking the same but I can’t recall what it means and I move on. The…
Broken Chip: the salsa is out of stock
I skimmed through the coupon section of the newspaper and noticed a discount on chips if you buy a certain brand of salsa with them. It makes sense. Matches…
Chips and Salsa
You stride in with the utmost confidence as you embrace me. The hug is warm and deep, as if we have not seen each other for years. Our build and statures are…
An Hour South of Nowhere
“It’s getting dark,” she said. “Don’t worry, I will help you find your way,” he reassured her. He tightened his hold on her hand and smiled sincerely. She…
The World Through Your Eyes
It was the same dream from last night, but in all the right ways it was different. I fell asleep and waited in the darkness. It was seconds before your alarm…
Can't Believe It
Don’t know what it is I find myself Speechless to your words As feeling for you rises It’s been a long time Since I have felt Felt this way Seems long overdue…