You're irreplaceable. Even with all your faults, you are still immaculate. A singular creature, existing in defiance of the snakes at the base of the world, the confusion and the chaos. You are still untarnished by the fire, unvanquished by deceit, illicit in your words and strong in your nature. I admit … Continue reading One-of-a-Kind
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Lost Men
I wanted to be happy for you. You had so much to celebrate. It was cold and the winter wind had blown the sky away. I was young; not to make excuses, but it just didn't occur that this would change you. We had spent all our summers high and getting higher and now, … Continue reading Lost Men
Sucker Fish
There are ways to see what you are hiding inside. Tricks of the trade, you might say, to see what you hide. Exposing every secret, highlighting every flaw, can’t separate the skin, from what's beneath too far. A mask of smile and comfort belies a rictus grin, inside you’re laughing at them, until you’re … Continue reading Sucker Fish
Breath of A Warning
It's been amazing, a real, good time to set aside differences and talk as equals. Now, I'm not ashamed of who I am and what I've done, because I've let it go and I've moved on. But when I get up to leave from our quiet reverie, you're grabbing my arm, trying to pull … Continue reading Breath of A Warning
True Black
I flicked off the light and blew out the candles, because I can only write to you from the dark. Sunlight's too bright and stark filament fires burn away the meaning. Even these new compact LED's just wash out white, evaporating the words that sit in shadows. I play in shades of grey … Continue reading True Black
Broken
I would ressurrect a happier time if I could, but I cannot. I would tell you "Everything's gonna be alright." if I could promise it. The hazards that come with the flood, I'm managing not to scrape my feet on the ceiling. If I could take your place and all your pain, I would, but … Continue reading Broken