The Barrel Key

"A home for an old key."

Discarded, thought lostOne time it meant morePresently old and worn Cast aside in a drawerForgotten through yearsIts value diminishedTarnish eclipsingA once lustrous finishStem and shoulder chipped Bow battered and wornThe latch set corrodedLong since forlornUnexpectedly foundWarmth comfort and trustHeld now...

Thicker than blood – Part Five

"Who is it that suffers the more, the betrayed or the betrayer?"

“It’s evidently serious,” said Stacey. He smiled at her words. “And you know this how?” he said. “Jenna. Said she came over when she was there last week. They were very friendly. Jenna, is happy for him or so she...

Gone Alone

"It happens too often"

Something happened today,Strange in every way,You up and left,You’ve gone away,Again today. What did I say?Why didn’t you stay? Was it all pretend?No beginning or end,I should have known,You weren’t my friend,You weren’t anything then. Who are you?What did I...

Positions

"So many positions to try"

Naked, skin on skin Lips, on hips, moving in The first position, you on top Moving, shifting, bodies drifting Bodies entwined Positions changing, turning, playing Your lips on mine, sweet sixty nine Filling me with wanton lust Your beating chest...

Love poem

"There are a few lushies, who found their way into my heart. I hope they realize, this is for them."

You have entered my life Through a keyboard and screen And you've entered my heartBefore I even had seen How you look on the outside But I really don't care For you showed me your soul By the things that...

I Love You So

"I love him for who he is."

I love you so much more each day,I'm glad you decided to stay.We have a love that will not fade,I feel so good, no more afraid.You protect me from life's hard frayand make me feel our love's okay.With all the...

Thicker than Blood-PART FOUR

"Who is it that is hurt most by betrayal the betrayed or the betrayers?"

CHAPTER SIXTEEN 2003 “Mom, I have a thing going with Marlene and the pep squad this weekend. I know da—Uncle David will understand,” said Jenna. Her mother nodded. This would be the fourth time in the past several months that...

Not yet, your voice fluttered, look closer...Our lips shuddered with promise,anticipation's ephemeral stillnessgripped all else inside the dream.I'm not usually swept into immediacybut I was already dreaming in a fieldof fragrant orange and yellow flowers,of crimson locks glowing in the...