Be careful you don’t become enamored with your own reflection. Narcissus is not remembered fondly.

Already swelling Agony Feeling each tab As you slowly Unzip me

Mental strength From quiet moment Recharges

Sleep hides Mind grinds Muse eludes me

Cursive in her eyes Letters flowing Connected Forming words The smile A phrase Her hand on mine Forms a love letter

Spending a lifetime avoiding and deflecting doesn’t protect your heart. It leaves you weak when someone finally penetrates the patchwork armor.

It’s the details, fine even dice, the firmness of the tomato, cucumber snap, lemon and salt to taste. Obsessing over the salad so it is just right… Read more “Details”

Confession: once I was at the beach with a girl, there was one stray gold hair at her bikini line. Her tan skin, the white sand. This… Read more “Confession”