I stand here emptyI have given you everythingAll of meAnd now I'm emptyYou never asked I just gaveThat's just what you do when you are in loveYou give without expectingTake from yourself to make the other wholeYou take until there...
Love Poems
He runs his hands down my body.He pulls at the ends of my shirt. He pulls me close, kisses me lightly. He pulls my shirt up and over my head. I feel light and heavy at the same time. I...
Words and A Thank You
"A heartfelt thank you to everyone here, both authors and readers and those who run this site"
The power of words, an often very familiar subject matter for poetry and prose.The choice of words and the community of Lush is what I wish to examine for a short time here.Nouns, verbs, adjectives, the choice is a never...
A Wish For My Lover
"To be with you this holiday"
Here we are at the holidaysEven though you’re an ocean away How I'd love to be with you todayThinking of you on Christmas Day I see us in our house by the sea Snuggled in front of a fire You...
Shall I pouror shall youA cup of shared remembrancesor renewing an old affairA simple ceremonyof life and lovingWe have so manydo we notSo many simple ceremoniesin our livesSharing good timesand badSharing the ceremoniesof hopeand fearand death and joySuch joys we sharein simple...
Mark the horizon with your light, a glowing note I can always read and keep with me. Because when I look at stars, I never see the math or the science explaining them, much like your cheek pressed close to...
The Lighthouse
"The loneliness of the lighthouse keeper"
I watch the waves crash against the rocks, feeling the spray on my face, It's nice to stand here, to listen and contemplate in this deserted place. The sky is blue and grey, the sea reflecting its angry stare like...
Dancing With The Truth
"A dance partner is loved despite her lies"
She sailed across the ballroom floor Her v-back dress showing off her form With perfect curves, no Frenchman could drawAnd slender legs that kicked up a storm She spun and twirled elegantlyEven balanced above my headBetween my outstretched arms, she'd...
A Toast to Cyberlove
"A pantoum (Malay verse form) celebrating the wedding of cherished friends who met online."
There’s something to be said for online dating As this day’s joyous nuptials clearly show. Let’s not be backward in our celebrating; Let plentiful libations freely flow! As this day’s joyous nuptials clearly show, Two souls have found each other...
Sing me tuneless comfortCradling my painHelp me bear the sadness Burdening my brain Hold me while I rememberWhat can no longer beThe unthought thoughts I dailyTry so hard not to think And while you act as sentryI can bear to...