The Nest     Is it really any different than swallows making a nest?   the huge life altering decisions made in a heartbeat as well as the insignificant ones that we pondered forever   straw intertwined in the unique way that reflects the two…

The neighbors across the street are building a house made entirely from cinder blocks.   The workers arrive promptly at 6 AM, and soon the air is filled with the cacophony of hammers and drills.   A Great Dane lopes around the perimeters, staring through…

A whole entire life fits into a box The house is empty now And I await the future A future of deep regrets But not by me A future of relearning a man The way he walks, and talks His idiosyncrasies I have always loved…

5 / 2023 – Unprompted. Half Marathon Love on the cards, and written in stars Of Glory. Each symbol tells a story, Each word be a token. Tangible proof, of courage that’s spoken; Manifestations, of efforts awoken.

trying on grandmother’s wedding dress her curves hug mine wrapped in lace the v neck exposes our hearts her’s in the past but mine  now emerging fragile and so full of love take my hand and walk with me lift this veil and toss it…

dark sky mystery night unravels so slowly pale dawn lurks behind light beyond the horizon just out of grasp       mystery

A game so unworthy keeping up with the Jones’ creating a false image leading to a throw of stones   I do need the competition after all, it’s hard enough winning little battles and struggling through the rough   Pulling with calloused hands in a…

There is something about the wrinkles fitting together so well even though they rest on different hands  I see him raise a finger to her chin despite his arm being more stone and stiff than bone and bicep these days  There is something about the…

Oh the soft sounds of movement in the heart! They watch the ink stain a story of love A word written, an eternal I do Their tale, a turning page, a crafted kiss Oh the years, droplets of blessings and tears! Hands stay entwined in…

Prompt 4 – Haiku   One day maybe one day, for now, not yet although stranger things happen   love can be true, love can also be blind, if it comes, I’ll be ready   Some have big days, some Have smaller integrate days. Yes,…