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Unbanished
"The woman with the glow faces the past she kept secret"
At first I thought I'd imagined her aura from across the room simply because she was heart-stoppingly beautiful. Blamed a product of too many movie moments in my head: the slow-motion swish of her charcoal plait and an orchestral swell...
I get so restless, thinking about you. What we can be, What we can do. It's crazy, It's just wild. When I see your name, I smile. This has never happened before, To me, it's new. But, I know what...
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...
My New Blouse
"New bllouse leads to early morning fun"
Dec. 23, 2015: Yesterday, my girlfriend Justine and I spent our lunch break from our jobs, doing holiday shopping at the mall. As well as gifts for her, and for my boyfriend Dave, and for her boyfriend Vince (Justy and...
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...
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...
Sagitta
"All that glitters is not gold. But, gold always glitters."
The usually annoying sound of her alarm clock was soothing and welcomed that morning. She woke from her slumber and felt the warmth of Eric’s body next to her. It was the first time they had spent the night together....
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...
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...