She Does Not Understand

"Beauty is not always in the eyes of the beheld, but that makes them no less beautiful."

She does not understandhow beautiful she is to me. She does not see herthe way I see her. The mirror shows heronly age and flaws,Her focus drawn to visions of self consciousness. She is not flawless in my eyes;She is not a...

Beautifully Flawed

"To, Tony, the one who taught me to see the world differently."

They say that the mirror never lies. In the mirror I saw every imperfection.But is the world's truth really withinthe mirror's unforgiving reflection?Or does beauty lie in the eyes of the beholder?I grew to hate my body's imperfections.In the reflection...

The Crimson Jewel

"My gift on Valentine's Day to the one I love"

Planted all those years ago, Nurtured with care and toil, It was brought from afar To grow in our mother soilUpon the 14th of the second month, A prayer was said each year The first shoots emerging then Enriched by...

The Morning Sun

"Sometimes it takes losing someone to know what you really had"

Bright eyesthey flicker and burnbefore they fade and dim I try to hold on never wanting to say goodbyehow can someone who was so alive and freebe gone todayI'll love you forever like the morning sunYou are forever etched on...

Perhaps It Was A Dream

"She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen and I wanted her so very badly."

Gazing towards the sky and inevitable darkness, the sun finally goes down. I am now alone and pondering on the day that now draws to a close. Was I perhaps dreaming or was it for real? Will I see her...

The Eternity of Love

"True words spoken from the heart"

With every flake of snow that falls, My heart cries out for you. For every bright star that twinkles so, I have more love to show. If I could make a purple rose, I'd name if after you.And plant it in...

Her Hair Was In A Bun

"Two stray strands catch his eye."

Camila sat knees primly together on the setteePerfectly poised, perfectly gorgeousPerfectly fragile, perfectly sereneHer bust swelling perfect as could be. Having their own playful funTwo brunette strands had escapedThe twisted pinned disciplineOf the young beauty’s tightly woven bun.Camila’s slender neck,...