a cold winter night
staccato rain on the roof
you, keeping me warm
–
winter’s eve
with you, I’m
warm inside
Category: Hunger
Convergence
escaping out of
my self constructed prison
into your embrace
–
bourbon
ice cubes
slowly melting
Disturbance
watching while you sleep
your gentle breath, warm and sweet
so easily stilled
–
echoes of
silence spread
throughout the night
Cover
an unseen rabbit
eyes the fox suspiciously
from beneath the hedge
–
hidden-
the rabbit spies
a hungry fox
Introspection
often I frequent
my mind’s darker recesses
to search for solace
Or
in the dark corners
of my mind
seeking peace-
Destiny
Peace is elusive
But a respite from the past
Would suffice for now
Jitters
With trepidation
I plant a kiss on your lips
Hoping it takes root
Pursuit
With outstretched talons
The barn owl glides silently
Focused on it prey
Refuse
An old cigarette
And me, both discarded trash
That once touched your lips
Serenity
A lake flat as glass
The calm belies the hunger
Beneath the surface