Permanent
I am deep because
the stars collided in such a
way that I am
Permanently flawed
Permanently written.
When I fight you its because
I care.
if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be
internally crying, hoping
you read this and feel the
rawness between these lines.
Don’t venture out into my
ocean
without ripping
your chest cavity open
with your enchanting heart in
the palm of your hands.
beating…
for this…
...moment.
Clouds
Castles of stone
lands far away
a fluffy lamb
a child at play
a clown’s big nose
and puffy hair
a dog, a cat
a horse, a bear
angels, fairies
a witch’s brew
cupid’s arrow
an ancient yew
the face of God
perhaps you’ll see
sky gazers
cross centuries
s e p a r a t e d
by land or sea
united by
vast mystery
imaginations unleashed
seeded and plowed
all because of a
wispy, white cloud.
Seeping sadness
Like a magician I made you appear I couldn't make us a pair. I showed you all the tricks up my sleeve even pulled a coincidence from behind your ear. I thought if I played my cards right we would see the real magic. I was so busy pulling out the sword lodged in my throat I didn't even see your disappearing act.