Dusk

I just found this poem in a purse, which happens, and is always a bit exciting.
I wrote it on October.14th/08



Oh how new
How bright and possible this could seem
I hesitate with my words
Cautiously optimistic
A tie that promotes our disconnect
However much it is mutually welcomed
I hope there is a thought seeded in the back of your mind
Subconscious desire
I do possess such a thought
Overwhelming is its presence
And oh how new
You seem
You are

Black

Center of attention
Can't avoid the drama
This side that won’t disappear
This girl that keeps emerging
She succeeds because not even I can ignore her
Fun so much fun
Trouble
Careful with this one
Keep your shit straight
Or maybe give in?
So easy to just let her win
It isn't hard to start to
Love it

Evaporation

The scissors gleam in the pale glow of the lamp. The towel is pressed against the crack of light which may creep through the door. She works at a maddening pace: she snips away, first her torso and then her face. She whittles away at the flesh and fire. The metal pierces the skin of her cheek but no blood will flow for she is cold. Every passion ripped to shreds, eyes vacant, and stomach hollow. Looking in the mirror there is so little left. She can see this but cannot stop herself from taking just one more swipe. Just one more, again and again; she repeats the phrase until her breath is shallow and the insanity has waned. She peers again into the looking glass. She stares for so long but can see nothing. She has been erased, though she was never there. She does not weep, does not despair. The pain is gone and she is pure as air.

Stars

If dreams could come true you would never depart
No separation
Which only makes me miss you terribly
As does time and all else
As for affections you know where they lie
Clearly you've caused this
Sudden clarity
So please only accept
This unique brand of intensity

Sacred

You are the sweetest of blossoms
The brightest of stars
It is not seeking that allows one to see
But the opening of arms
In the wake of loss you are kept faith
Ashes fall and pain subsides
You are the ease that has come
The light

Reset

Would it have been so difficult
To admit aloud
That I am quick to put a foot
In closing doors
Keep it alive for just
One more day
It has not eased my breath
But the truth has untangled and is no longer
Clawing at my throat
Beneath my chest
Somewhere hidden from lingering eyes
Looking close enough perhaps they will catch
A glimpse of what must be released
And last night did it gasp for air
When for you
I set it free