My words are a direct reflection of what is being played out in my mind. For artistic purpose and dramatic effect I have duct-tapped the "edit" button…
I woke to the sound of the ocean waves gently rushing the shoreline seagulls songbirds and mourning doves for the first time in weeks my dreams weren't filled with angst and fret semi-peaceful reverie half remembered and half slipped away details gone the remnants of feelings are all that remain ambivalence similar to when a …
Friday night, winter, pandemic, quarantine; One year anniversary a month away Candle light and music humming - somewhere out there sweetness Floating in the warmth of the moment Reaching across the table you brush my hair Away from my face with care and ease You hold my heart in your hands gently A tender touch …
I sleep wrapped in a cloak of ambivalence; yet hopeful and dreams feel more like wakeful moments that play out in the dark of night eyes closed vibrant visuals engaging all of my senses they are heightened floating in a safety zone a place that appears surreal I can feel his heartbeat against the palm …
Is this life set in stone? A book or song with words events that take twists and turns allowing fleeting moments of joy to tempt the stars - fate Yet to slip from sweet lips to tears of sorrow... When did life become less than something to cherish but rather dread... When did the light of another day take a turn from a blessing to a curse carrying with it the weight of the world? …
Turning slowly Eyes meet Lock in an embrace The words in my mind Fall from your lips Like pearls of wisdom Dripping in sultry shades Of day dreams Soft lavender With a touch of grey Highlighting the shadows That dance to and fro Gentle lullaby “Hush baby Please don’t cry…” Without warning Shooting stars fall …
Trilby Yates 