So I write…

I wish I could cry away the sting
I feel within
when I think of you.
I wish I could rid myself
of every last drop
of sentiment wasted.
I wish I could act
like it didn’t bother me
that I am alone
and you are with her.
But I can’t…
I do not wish bad things,
but I am not sure I am a big enough [...]

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What Lies Beneath

Look through her eyes,
past the sparkle
complementing her smile,
catch the specks of grey–
the fragments of her broken heart
shattered glass through which she hides
mirroring her trepidation of the moment
when someone looks deep enough
to see what lies beneath
the pale shades of blue and green
and piece by piece
helps her to mend the damage
and free her of the emotional debris
that [...]

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Him.

I dreamt of him last night
the wanderlust of his hands
exploring my skin with persuasive fingers
empty caresses
discarded desires
violating my essence
taking my strength
using my body
for his ungrateful gratification.
Leaving the emptiness
awoken inside–
a beast never to be killed
only sedated–
feeding on fresh grief
from aged wounds

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