Tag: #dverse poets

No Fear

The feline lies supine anywhere he pleases whether it’s on the table where we dine, in the middle of a silky luxurious bed or lofty down pillows where we lay our head. He cares not for any of our house rules nor does he… Continue Reading “No Fear”

Of Gods and Omens

“We can never be gods, after all–but we can become something less than human with frightening ease.” ― N.K. Jemisin, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms To dream of Gods and omens in darkest night brings no tranquility for the soul wrestles and fights with so little ability to… Continue Reading “Of Gods and Omens”

Untitled

“The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” ― Robert Frost (Sands in the Hourglass) We age onwards through obscure dark through unwavering light always looking back to the way we were. But now there is no doubt that life is running fast sands in the… Continue Reading “Untitled”

When the Mirror is Clear

Those in-between moments when the mirror is clearare like chasing black crows in my flying dreamswith my piercing eagle eyes shining in bright haze.I fear I am much too fond of this thing we call loveSo I soar above the bitterness in this tormented… Continue Reading “When the Mirror is Clear”

What Matters

Hushed whispers of the turning pageLeaden weight of the words in my hands.As shadows dance on textured wallsThe story unfolds in endless wavesAnd my mind once shackled, now freeOf heavy chains binding me to this life. Surrounded by books for they’ve become my lifeNever… Continue Reading “What Matters”

Two Bodies, We

Two bodies, weYou, the hardwood Oak I, the clinging passion vineEntwined in the ebony night. Two bodies, weYou, Mars the god of warI, Venus the goddess of loveFiery night sky bleeds with red heat. Two bodies, weYou, the shaft of flintI, the shimmering diamondBlack… Continue Reading “Two Bodies, We”

Touch

His voice is smooth; a caramel river of dreams Melting into her soul, making lonely lips sing, Filling in the ragged cracks, mending the heart whole. When his rough hands move, caressing velvet soft skinHer forgotten body comes alive from his touch again. dVerse… Continue Reading “Touch”