Patience
my heart held hostage
as a testament to your
faith in my return
—
waiting-
my heart
as collateral
Category Archives: Love
Wane
the cricket’s refrain
raspy in the evening woods
fades as the night falls
–
evening woods-
crickets fade
as midnight nears
Serenity
a paper lantern
carried aloft on the breeze
lights the evening sky
—
twilight-
illuminated by
a passing lantern
Waiting
A tendril of smoke
Rises from her cigarette
As she sits alone
Humanity
Hatred is easy
Love and compassion require
Effort and hard work.
Barefoot
Shards of your anger
Litter the ground around you
Keeping me at bay
Jitters
With trepidation
I plant a kiss on your lips
Hoping it takes root
Awakening
I took for granted
Always waking up next to
Your side of the bed
Beginning
Darkness enshrouds me
While subtle forces gently
Send me toward the light
Refuse
An old cigarette
And me, both discarded trash
That once touched your lips