Corruption
doe-eyed sycophants-
suckling at the teat of
this festering pig
–
overcast-
the lack of sunlight
goes unnoticed
Category Archives: Between
Danger
lying in my bed
beautiful and poisonous
twisted in the sheets
–
african sun-
death lurks
in the tall grass
Web
she turns a shy smile-
a web of hairline cracks form
in his tough facade
–
cobwebs-
broken plaster
litters the floor
Welcome
testing the waters-
I dip my toe in to check
if I’ll let you in
–
soft light-
my door
slightly ajar
Manifest Destiny
wide open prairies
the promise of a new life
in every acre
–
covered wagons-
homesteads built
on sacred land
Escape
alone on the road
speeding towards oblivion
far away from you
–
velvet panic-
our safe word
forgotten
Heat
my head in your hands
your eyes locked on mine pushing
hard against my lips
–
ripe cherries-
the sweet taste
of your seduction
Addiction
a candle and spoon-
the bare bulb above her head
casts a harsh shadow
–
on the corner-
slowing headlights
catch the rain
Red
early may morning-
cardinals flit among the
forsythia blooms
–
noonday sun-
ripe strawberries
hiding in the shade
Tired
feeling quite tired-
always the one left behind
cleaning up your mess
–
monday morning –
waiting for
the phone call