There is an escape through the leaves A calm place that will greatly appease It is just past the rushes Where the sun sets and blushes While watchful willows put you at ease

There are no photos of me as an infant In my mother’s arms. No black and white Sepia toned memories bleeding Into my now. No corners holding The past in its place, jagged edges Saying, look here, this was your life. This was you as…

What is love? ‘What is love?’ is not a rhetorical question probably doesn’t need to be asked unless other banalities are unavailable better to have not loved and asked What isn’t love? Love isn’t the clichés you see on posters, mugs, memes love isn’t sappy…

If I had hope I’d call you back and calm you down the way you like while Croce sings you lullabies and Peter, Paul and Mary cry   If I had hope I’d apologize and swear not to do it again while you tell me…

When you’re feeling down, And not the best version of yourself, Love is what picks you up. When you’ve had a bad day, And take it out on those around you, Love is understanding. When you’re hurt, And unable to care for yourself, Love takes…

The 2023 Texas Drought  Crunchy grass and muggy air Another drought filled night No hint of rain found anywhere On this September night It’s been this way, all summer heat Without any relief The forecast promising deceit Just adding to our grief The plants are…

Love is the light that shines through the cracks, The touch of a hand, the flash of a glance It’s knowing that you’ve got their backs. Love needs no assurance except that it’s there The touch of a hand, the flash of a glance. The…

What is love to those who grieve? Is it a reminder that there is a pause when inevitably our loved ones leave and on our heart loss gleefully gnaws?   What is love to those who grieve? Is it a shattered moment where knees bend,…

Prompt Ten – Text Prompt The first three words of your title should be “what is love”. That can be your whole title, in and of itself, probably followed by a question mark, or you can add more context onto the title before proceeding to the…

Love is a time I left behind But cherish every day It’s unicorns and magick wands And the sound of falling rain It’s a Token song from years long gone Grilled cheese at 3am It’s stickers from the Dollar Tree And laughing in the bed…