Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
Last winter break she was broken and white, like salt on mahogany; spilled and unused. Around the corners of her mouth she sees fire slowly melting it’s way this time around and molding her into gold. But she’s a pearl, she’s a diamond and she screams because she doesn’t want Read more
Our eyes locked across the cocktail lounge First sparks I held her gaze, daring her resistance We crossed the room and talked Discovered things in common, mostly magnetic physical attraction Naked flames We met for coffee Fire was fed Went to her place Conflagration She came to my place Allergic Read more
I am damaged goods. I am forever broken. I am beyond repair. That is my excuse. I have not known innocence. My parents were self-absorbed. They were strangers, they ignored me. I grew up alone, a defiant adolescent. Rejection, neglect, and disdain were normal. I sought comfort from strangers, substances, Read more
Mistress Desire Beyond simple truth. Beyond the reaches of words and description. Lust and danger at the hand of this Tall Dark Stranger. His drug worked quick. Sex kisses He stamped his impression hard. A strong tongue he kissed with purpose. Her heart skipped beats racing to catch up to Read more
She dresses tonight in a red-dyed shirt. Gauzy fabric brushes her shoulders Cool, sexy, and perfect for a summer party. She recalls when it was white: Dancing, moonlight, kissing, wine. “He’s so nice,” they said. But the Sangria stains on her white shirt said something else. Meanwhile she said nothing. Read more
After another fiery night of cradling you and watching you fight your demons I kiss you in the first light of day wanting to vanquish your doubts and fears In our fortress loft above the roar of the teeming and luminous city Love is alive in spite of our relentless Read more
Tonight at the cafe I just crashed into my age Fractured my pride Wounded my self-image It doesn’t matter how old I feel The fact is, I AM OLD, and I was just rejected because I am 69, and not 59 No matter that I don’t look 69 Or feel Read more
