Beacon in the Dark

"You saved me from crashing"

The Darkness of the night mirrors the bleakness in my soul.I'm drifting on an endless wave of despair, knowing I must gain strength to be bold.Then, out of the fog, a brilliant beacon of light shines. Silently urging me to...

Love Is

"Love is how you make my world beautiful"

Love is craving your lips,Your mouth, your voice, where beforeI was just silence and hunger.Love is our moments of anticipation,Like the last breath before the diveAnd the eventual ascent back into sunlight.Love is missing you even when you’re here,Knowing that...

Love is My Strength

"Love isn't weakness."

Loving you I found weakness of the heart,and my only weaknesswas loving you.  I didn't give my heart.That will always be mine.I gave you my love. If you think I'm sadthat you're gone,you're clearly wrong. My heart remains happyand filled with love. My heart will always be minefor someone else to...

 Arms open wideunder the humof burning stars, Breezes noseMy silhouetteFor your scent I fill my lungs with airSteel my muscles Wind rumblesTo a raging roarFlames bullet From the sky,Tiny fireballs Spearing my fleshTattered dress flaying My screaming wounds I close my eyes,Unable to feel your touchUnable to...

Autumn Winds

"A Windy Day Changes a Life"

Friday morningAutumn has blown in with a vengeance early in the week.  Cold, squally winds and heavy cold showers are yellowing the leaves and ripping them from the trees to be trodden underfoot.My partner, Jen decides that walking to the...

Like a thief in the nightYou came to take my lifeHolding on to your grudgesYou drew forth your knifeHer voice inside your headClouding all your sensesBlinded by her jealous hateYou let down your defensesShe is the venom of romanceKilling our...

Risen from the Ashes

"She has risen from the ashes"

There was a girl,So perfect and sweetSo very beautiful,With beauty that Shines so bright.She grew stronger,Day by dayFinding a place Where she could growTo withstand everything,That was thrown her way. She withstood the fiercest stormsThe thunder, the hail, the snowShe was much strongerThan...

Have I ever been your shoulder?Have I ever kissed your tears?Hidden behind this screenHiding all your fearsI know you’ve been my earHave I ever been yours?Do you tell me all you feel?Or do you still lock your doors?I may not...

Fears

"Love is stronger than fear."

Around they swirl,Faster and faster.Closer they draw,Loathing, self-doubt and insecurity. Tottering on the edge, I can't seem to resist.Their seductive pull,Luring me in. NO!His voice rings clear.Hands strong and firm,Pulling me from the brink. Mine!  Beautiful!  Strong!His words break through.The fears that swirled,Fading quickly away. Calm...

You kept my tears as souvenirs.Played upon my darkest fears.Held my heart in contempt.Used me till I was totally spent.Yet I continued to come back for more.No matter how many times you slammed the door.I only wanted to be held...