Didn’t Hold You

Baby don't worry about it Shorty didn't hold you tight Didn't lock you down No ring on a finger So there's no need to stay around Who took care of whom? Go on, you can't rely on the self-absorbed You can't love a narcissistic When your parent was in the hospital They was absent Left … Continue reading Didn’t Hold You

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Punch Drunk Heart

Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com What does a punch drunk heart know about love? It feels without remorse It beats without a care Calm when your around Then on edge when your not there One minute up The next down A tryst comes Romance goes But the connection stays the same Bathing in the … Continue reading Punch Drunk Heart

Ten Toes Down

Photo by Min An on Pexels.com This poem is dedicated to my Dad. Ten Toes Down I reach for my phone to dial you at home... only to realize you're gone. I tried to forget about you. My heart wanted to move on, but I get lost playing hopscotch on the number of our memories. … Continue reading Ten Toes Down

Face Me

Face Me It's hard to get away from eyes That stare back at you... Stop! Walking. Turn around and face me You always run Throw pebbles and hide your hand No need to insult my intelligence For the sake of games That you play alone Cruelty is your nature Malicious actions built your home But … Continue reading Face Me

Inside

Photo by Sunyu Kim on Pexels.com Inside There is a land Where you will be safe from the wind An oasis buried deep inside A home within a temple It stands against all odds No generator is needed here No refrigerator is required for nourishment If you look, there is food all around No matter … Continue reading Inside