Running my nose is running My eyes leak and sting My teeth harbour ulcers I cough when I breathe in Shivers track their way down my back Sweat contradicts my skin’s desires I’ve swollen lips My tongue refuses to identify My nostrils flare red Running…

Mancala stones Shining and pretty Lovely little bits n bobs Jade in color I want to put them in my mouth Swirl the rocks around my teeth Like candy, though they could Actually break my jaw with ease Each little rock a seed A row…

Said bye to the Mrs and the girlfriend too It’s a long haul flight – got to get this right I’m fighting to sit in Business But it’s cattle class I’m at.   Got my sketchpad and pen Ever since I was a little’un I’ve…

Inspired by an artwork I saw earlier in the day (yes there may have been a Potter connection). Prompt rules: Write down the first line of your poem before reading the rest of this prompt. Write your poem, about any subject you like. Copy and paste the…