The End of The Beginning
It should be raining. The world should stop. Every being on this earth should stop what he or she is doing and join everyone in a planet-wide moment of…
Another False Spring
The wind whipped around the bend today, though it seldom does, and took a trip right back to me, and carried me to where I was. I planted my roots and grew…
The Breeze (Will Blow Us All Away)
For a brief moment, I will return for my final curtain call. Unfortunately, soon after, the bus will come to whisk me away, back to whence I came. Forgive me…
Walking Into A New Apartment
Tell me, stranger, is it possible to fall in love upon the first glance? To walk atop the clouds, the sun warming your skin that’s been frozen for so long? To…
I Was Alice, Once
You pushed me further and further into your bedsheets that night (and not that I minded: they were quite warm) I tumbled down the rabbit hole beneath your…
Connections Shouldn't Be Taken For Granted
We met on a Saturday. I walked into a room and there you were, your eyes just barely meeting mine amidst your hustle and bustle to occupy your friends. But…
Mornings Are Always The Hardest
I often times wake up and forget where I’ve been. And I roll over and you’re still sleeping soundly beside me, and just for a moment, I think about staying…
Dinner Conversations
We look away, mostly out of habit. The corner of my mouth twitches up into an eager smile as my eyes dart back to you. I want to know more of you. I’m always…
When The Rain Came
We splashed about in a fit of nonsense, our shoes soaking up the puddles we jumped in, merrily. Drenched, we ran about campus, laughing maniacally at each…
We Sat Across The Table At Dinner This Evening
You sit across the table, arms crossed, crooked smile just forming on your lips, just staring. And I cannot bring myself to return your intimate gaze. I wish…
We Almost Caught The Sunrise
You gently grabbed my arm before I walked right past you. You were hiding in the shadows, so I really didn’t quite catch your eye. Your charming smile and…
two point four
sometimes what you need is a new beginning but when your past can run faster than you can flee, what then? you can run but you can’t hide. “17 minutes, not…
A Five Minute Car Ride Turned To A Thirty Minute Walk
Armed with a faulty compass and a lukewarm mug of tea, we ventured forth into the unknown. I did not know where this road would take us, but for the first time…
A Friendly Gesture
Something so simple as you sharing your last pomegranate with me. We held the fruit in our frail hands, pulling it apart to behold the beauty on the inside. I…
Ulysses & The Baptist
The Baptist and Ulysses go way back. Their first steps upon these sacred grounds are still talked about by the right people, of course. They took this world by…
A Newness You Can't See
Smile nearly as broad as his grease smudged face, Terrent strolled through the market. Slim of build and lithe of foot he swam through crowd as a minnow in the…
Untitled Poem #2
Our hair ends up everywhere, and one of these days, I’m sure I’ll find out why (Aging, perhaps?). It’s like a little reminder of our time together. You left…
Wishing On Planes. Hoping For Miracles.
It caught us by surprise, really. Reeled us in and even though you swore otherwise, you ran right to it, tearing your blindfold off in the process. A fool, you…
I Think I'll Go To Boston
Infinite dotted lines race down cracked streets that stretch beyond my field of vision, and the sun beats through my flimsy tank top and the wind ruffles my…
This Isn't Very Good, But I Need To Get This Out
I love you not like a man loves a woman, but rather like a bird loves the sky, how a fish loves the sea. The sky and the sea (both as vast and mysterious as…