Moment

"A vignette."

Spread yourpalms, let him read theMounts of Venus. Iris to iris,watch him tastethe tips of slender desirelonging to encirclesurrender.Go slow when you holdthe smoulder of the Sun.Feel it dip into the horizons of shoulders,invite thumbs and index to crafta vise,a...

Don’t Need To Camp To Pitch A Tent (It Can’t Be Right – Pt1, Ch 2)

"As the end of summer rolls around, our couple talk about the future."

“Is that your family?” Jake asked, pointing to a picture on my wall. It was a candid shot from the previous summer picnic.“Yep, my beautiful wife, Nicola and our daughter Olivia. Before you ask, the ugly git’s me.”Jake chuckled, “If...

Wire In The Blood

"How do you keep the fire alive in the cold, sterile future?"

Trudging home through the city's sodden midnight streets was the crowning glory of Xander's shitty day. Heavy dark boots tramped unwillingly through puddle after puddle. The city was a glowing world of illuminations, flashing advertisements and the light trails of...

Every Breath

"He is her everything"

With every breathHe's her everythingWith every heartbeatHe protects herHer favorite place to beCurled up in his lapEvery breathEvery heartbeatJust for him His tender touchDrives her crazyHis sweet gentle way Makes her blood raceHer heart always singsWhen he's closeHe brings out the bestHe shows her the way She...

They'd leave his body behind soon. She snuck into his lone wagon to place a cold cloth upon his head. They whispered things they could never tell another soul. Soon enough, he took his final breath, a soft silent gasp. She...

I was lost for years, a broken man.A man so filled with pain.No inspiration, no hope, no love.She made me write again.The world was just a Twilight place.A world of grey and rain.But out of the blue, she came to...

Erisbegg

"Love in a big old house beside the sea"

Galway land of Mountains lakes and rushing riversHow beautiful it was at ErrisbegA big old crumbling house beside the seaJust my love and meAlone  -  In ecstasy I held her in my arms –So very close and tenderlyLooked deep into her...

"Who is she?" he asked, admiring the gunslinger's iron.The carving took him months. Its ivory grip was adorned with a woman's likeness engraved on both sides. Careful etchings captured her dark hair and eyes, beautiful face almost smiling, forever frozen...

Rough and Ready

"An afternoon at home results in savage sex."

I take you in my arms, holding you tight against my body, handling you as carefully as cut glass, my eyes lit from within, shining with love. I lean forward and kiss you - so very gently! - stroking your...

A Great Day

"Clay finds his true love."

Slowly I raked the leaves out of the pool, my mind occupied. I heard the chatter of Carlita, my stepdaughter, and Bradley, a supposed friend. They were in the hot tub. It was a cool Saturday morning, and I was...