Circus of Words

The first time a random guy walked up to me, said I was pretty, and proceeded to ask for my number, I was 21. I didn't like it then and ...

Soft curls from the root downward spiraling, Entwining in clusters, thick and inseparable, They cling together like best friends... And t...

They Were Told No They were told no Over and over They were not allowed-- No, is a worthless answer Given by a worthless cause To s...

Incoherent babbles of shy teens-- Roses, red and delicate Hushed whispers of promised things A soft kiss, sweet and affectionate Under s...

Sometimes fear motivates positive change... Succumbing to Fear It really started over the summer, when I got bitten by a spider--I...

If he/she isn't willing to fight for you, don't be willing to settle for him/her Why are we, where we are? Why is it that no on...

So simple, The words uttered A mutual bond Distance tries to shatter-- One of my friends that recently moved away told me they think o...

We live in a world Where no one is willing to fight Everyone wants to win, But no one is willing to risk a loss-- People want the easy r...

Every time I breathe-- There's pain in this cavity     where my heart use to beat...     a hologram, an empty shell-- The remnants a...

We agree to disagree, silently And that should be enough But the lines constrict These opposing beliefs in war With the idea of freedom ...

Oh, I see social media's at it again Pictures of fathers no one has ever spoken to Clips of memories, no one remembers But the world ...

Sweet like honey flowing Golden yellow inside and Running warm like a river... Classic delicious Settles on a hungry tongue ...

I don't want to thank you today For yesterday's best effort, Or for last year's sacrifice. I don't want to tel...

Some other day I might have stopped for a chat, Pulled up a chair, Gazed out at the world And opened myself to conversation... We migh...

Everything is different, The world I live in     has passed away Reborn-- I am here, Defenseless and unsure

I can tell she misses me From the look in her eye-- She waits for me In the window sill, Meets me at the door With wide eyes and furr...

"I got my self a notion One I know that you'll understand To set the world in motion By reaching out for each other's hand...

On the highest shelf, Pristine beneath layers of thick dust, Absent from the eyes and lost in the mind Gently worn, to the point of comfo...

I can't imagine spending a lifetime Never understanding you, Hiding you away in my ignorance Unable to follow your twists and turn...

Spotlight on Richard and Mildred Loving Love is an infinite, colorless void Wrapped deep in the human soul-- It is patient and k...