Emotions – Page 61

leaves in the water
tumble down from rock to stone
laughing as they fall
–
autumn
slips away
from my piano

standing in judgement
my perceived righteousness trumps
your humanity
–
seething
holding back
the avalanche

dry mouthed and sweaty
frozen in front of a crowd
my practiced speech, gone
–
black water
at the precipice
of hesitationD

wrapped in a blanket
of condolence and comfort
still mired in grief
–
shooting stars
crossing skyward
on golden wings

ashen faced, burning
private humiliations
displayed in public
–
pine boughs
a glimpse
of scarlet

walking through the storm
cold rain running down her back
her umbrella, home
–
hammered tin
the slow drip of rain
through the roof

with needle sharp teeth
and razor edged claws they tear
my curtains to shreds
–
silence-
the thunder
of tiny feet

kindness costs nothing
but a small smile, a warm heart,
and a bit of love
–
cold pavement
wrapped in the gift
of a warm blanket

barely enough room
in my zippered sleeping bag
for the two of us
–
white footprints
your hand
tightly in mine

sandals dangling
water lapping at her thighs
her lover, the sea
–
billowing white clouds
salty ocean mists
kiss her face