What You Want

We were as statues,
made to be in your way.
You give us a glimpse of
the future and say, “This is
what you want, no? Continue reading “What You Want”

Dog Days

Come here, little one.
Hold still, this won’t hurt a bit.
Yes, we’ll have tons of fun
but for now, stay calm and sit. Continue reading “Dog Days”

It’s been a weird couple of weeks. And on today, the day that I have finally resolved to be the … Continue reading Hughes Blues Part Four

Addicted to the nothing of sleep
and everything it brings,
they gave me a new hat to try on Continue reading “Scenic Route”

Graduate from darkness
in three simple flashes.
Source unknown.
It wakes you up regardless. Continue reading “Wake-up Call”

We’re as close as one is to nine.
Ten goes looking for zero and
gets caught up in what’s mine. Continue reading “As Maniacs Do”

What brings you here on such a night,
under satellite?
The sirens echo like it’s such a chore.
Oh, the blood and mortar. Continue reading “Elevate”

Ask me where I’m looking,
my answer plays the same tune.
I say I’m watching the clouds move,
I’m stargazing at noon. Continue reading “Stargazing at Noon”

I’m sure I’ve talked about how important I think feedback is before, but here I go again, bear with me. … Continue reading Throw it in Reverse

Meet me in a raindrop,
dress me in your gaze.
Convince me that I’m in control
like those days I got in the way. Continue reading “Sunkissed”