Quiet nights slow slumber restless heart beats without intent You place your head on my chest as I brush the hair from your eyes I can feel your wondering thoughts with questions deep Penetrating my soul with anticipation and sorrow for all that you are yet to experience And what this life has handed us …
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Label Maker
Call it what you will Give it a name Wrapped neatly Round peg in a square hole Label it, categorize, alphabetize Comfort zone is not your own Call it what you will My experience is below the belt Anxiety felt pressure build up Pit of my stomach Elephant sitting on my chest Close my eyes …
Your Shirt
Self portrait Warm breeze and sunshine off in the distance is a sound so familiar it makes me weep whispers I love you and sighs of contentment leave me wandering in rooms from the past the day to day never dull or mundane the scent of you remains... I wear your shirt arms wrapped around …
First Yawn
First yawn of summer A slight breeze The air is warm and cloaked In an early morning walk I hear the surround sound Of a bird’s song As insects dance above Blades of silky green Threads spider webs Weave across the lawn While flowers tire of being in full bloom After spring’s burst of joie …
Time Line
Some people say to me With good intentions Possible discomfort - or lack of experience It's time to move forward Start living your life Reminding me repeatedly I am no longer married to you I am no longer your wife Hold your head up sweet darling You don't need to cry - anymore ...that is …
Sweet Sentimental Valentine
Mild winter lack of snow, white luster dulls the senses a chill in the air cuts to the bone leaves of a season past linger gingerly with no place in particular to go a blessing shared on widow's walk fare winds and following seas with all the anticipation of an early spring a sailors dream …
Trilby Yates 