Tag: city

• September 17, 2023

  Wait

  Why can’t things be as simpleAs we planFragile, porcelain love slipping out of nimble handsBlood orange drinks start flowingFrom eroding dreams Differences with family, goals and values come into playHow many dates?How many credit card swipes?How many kisses and near misses?Before sex goes from a gift to a given? A missile ready to explode on…
• January 23, 2023

  Blow My Way

  There are days when I woke up to my boyfriend But I only thought of you If you were okay? And if you met anyone new? I dreamed that I would run into you In the city That we would have a second chance A last hurrah A final dance To be caught in a…
• January 18, 2023

  What you know about that Michigan?

  What you know about that Michigan? Take me to the waterAlongside the pierWhere I can see the city lightsNo need to worryNo room to fightJust the feel of ripplesHitting the fingertipsOf my willing handThe glow of the unknownDances off my skinI am hopefulMy heart prays for new dreams againThe darkness goes on for milesBut my…
• August 4, 2021

  Brave

  Brave Hot lead makes the sky tremble But it doesn’t keep the block empty Minivans rolling, trains cruising CTA buses are steady moving Indoor eating is half way shutdown But the fried chicken spot Has a line of cars stretched around the block Weave still getting laid, Miraculously the rent is getting paid It makes…
• April 7, 2021

  Stealing Time

  Stealing Time The pungent smell of burning candle wax brought us here. We were once caught up with the distractions of bustling city life. But at long last our intentions have aligned. Today we steal the night… Love always, Esha <3
• November 18, 2020

  Pigeon

  Pigeon At 7 am you are the resting pigeon on a skyscraper overlooking a city decorated in false narratives reflecting sunlight off of spotless windows that hide dirt inside.   Love always, Esha <3