Laying on the bed on day one burning with your brilliance, Debilitated, in awe of your resilience. Whatever fate has in store, we dare to explore, Succinctly discourteous, yet our laughter will soar. Welcome to my silly life, starting to be shared with you. Mere days later, our limbs awry across this bed, tangled and … Continue reading Manus in Manu
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12 Months Later
In the quiet moments, when the world hushes its cacophony and the whispers of memories stir, I find myself tangled in the threads of longing, reaching for a presence that lingers out of my grasp. They say time heals everything, but what if it doesn't? What do we do with the pain, the memories, and … Continue reading 12 Months Later
To Mend
The speaker laments lost love, reflecting on the once bright flames that have now faded. Despite longing for reconciliation, they recognize the need to move forward as they contemplate the consequences of their choices.
Shards of Uncertainty
Amidst the wreckage of what was once our sanctuary, I’ve been doing things on my own terms. The fragments of our love story lay scattered, like forgotten pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that we never managed to complete. In this moment, I feel like only you know me, or was it just another version of … Continue reading Shards of Uncertainty
A Woman Loved
In the twilight's waning glow, she stands, A woman with a heart in shattered strands. Her love once bloomed, now lost in pain. Yet she dares to rise and love again. A curvy silhouette, a work of art, A canvas painted with love's own chart. Her body, bold, and fiercely free Embracing her sensuality. With … Continue reading A Woman Loved
A Fantastical Love Defiant of Time
The words ‘You are as young as you feel’ or ‘age is just a number’ are hurled But when love enters your life in such a way How can you not stay? The love found in each others arms, as they find their world. The beauty of love lies within its power To awaken the … Continue reading A Fantastical Love Defiant of Time
Happiness in Dilectio
At last, the summers shine is in the past and winter storms against my window Affected to the contrary This is the warmest in months I have felt Lying here entwined with you, just watching your rise and fall. He is all the world to me The gentlest of breath, pure of nature and with … Continue reading Happiness in Dilectio
Devil-led Love
I was looking for heaven but I found the Devil when I found you. Twisting and pulling me down. Dragging my soul towards you. And inviting me to stay. With longing and lust. With your passionate kisses and electrifying touches. I was damned in that moment that I met you. But I was an unwitting … Continue reading Devil-led Love
Picture Perfect Moment
Pastel lit skies that give way To warm orange glows And a white hue that surrounds the darkening trees. A mirrored reflection in the River Tone Idly passing by. Stopping to take that picture perfect moment. The moment before the sun sets on something beautiful. And engulfs it in darkness. The River Tone - Taunton, … Continue reading Picture Perfect Moment
That Kind of Girl
Leaving the comforts of a solaced blanketed bed Enrobed with hope and romance for the day ahead Taking inspiration once more to do as a butterfly does For I once was that beautiful winged creature, all aflutter. Wishing that those darker thoughts wouldn't intrude my head And leave me with a tear - stained face … Continue reading That Kind of Girl