I was hoping to catch a free coffee today, World Poetry Day, thanks to the "Pay With A Poem" program, but no coffee houses nearby were participating, which lead me to scribble down some angry verses I've posted below. Happy World Poetry Day! I'd like a cup of coffee, if you please As black and … Continue reading World Poetry Day 2016
Category: Poetry
Poems I have written.
Catching Feelings
That gaze that lingered heartbeat’s length too long For comfort. Then we turned aside to find A warmth within, a ringing like a song As we in hearts’ disease became entwined My symptoms: racing pulse, I ache with pain Through sleepless nights of restless toss and turn Delirious desire suffuse each vein Consumed by fevered … Continue reading Catching Feelings
Fifty Shades of Red Riding Hood
Don’t stray too far from beaten path Warned parents, ruddy fools But underneath my scarlet cap I lust to break the rules So with my apple basket full Of burgundy and bread I claimed I’d go to Granny’s house But left the path instead Dark forest might be fearsome place Where wild things do prowl … Continue reading Fifty Shades of Red Riding Hood
Watching Beauty Sleep
‘Twas one small prick that stole your destiny Entwined your heart in thorns for century Beneath a curse you drifted off to sleep Escaped into a dreamland dark and deep But this enchantment has a simple clause One true love's kiss from prince will nightmare pause At peace, enwrapped in blissful dreams you wait Convinced … Continue reading Watching Beauty Sleep
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