Once, long ago, When love was new and young, When love was firm and supple, When love was as plentiful as hope, I threw my head back passionately and said, “You will never replace me! I am all you need!” I am the love of…

Persephone whispered to the flowers, “I am lonely.” How quickly a plea becomes a confession of guilt. Surrounded by sun, friends, and mother. Looked after by A far away father. Yet, she sits- Pining for more.   Persephone clenched Hades’ freshly pressed dress shirt- leaving…

Earth— your tongue— flowers bloom   Fire— your body— engulfs me   Water— your kisses— quench my thirst   Wind— your touch— makes me feel

You see yourself above me, like wind in Starry, Starry Night. You see yourself as my support, the earth, dry and warm, You see yourself as needed, life giving water, quenching my thirst. You see yourself as passionate, with a fire dangerously close. I see…

The wind blows my hair away But it’s neither cool nor soothing It burns like those flames Which engulf my whole being. A shaky breath, hands full of dirt No amount of water could clean Not even the mightiest earthquakes Could shake a resolve so…