Raw Earth Ink
spit, mixed with dirt – muddy words flow
Tag: Thoughts
Strawberries & Cream
exquisite vows of wonder trail down my ribsheart beating faster aswhispered promises of conquestdescription of submissionslip and skip ‘round my mind binding and tying I hold tightentwine my fingerspull these thoughts deepertongue-twisted and sparkly eyeswords escape yet sound more like whimpersit’s fresh summer strawberriesand… Continue Reading “Strawberries & Cream”
Book Review – Mythos by Phillip Douglass
My review of Phillip Douglass’ debut poetry book, “Mythos”.
Book Review – A Distilled Spirit by Joseph Pinto
My review of Joseph Pinto’s debut poetry book, “A Distilled Spirit”.
Just This Once
I’m digging deep. Trying, hoping to become what I think you want me to be. I’m holding tight. Gasping, desperate to breathe. Daring myself to become more. I’m reaching, stretching begging for your hand. More than just an idea or an artist or a… Continue Reading “Just This Once”
Ten Years
Ten years. Damn. It doesn’t feel like ten years. My body remembers. Remembers like it was a few months ago. My chest remembers. The ache. The brokenness. The questions. The tears… oh god, the tears. Somehow it was my fault, I’m sure of it.… Continue Reading “Ten Years”
So Small for a Love So Large
When I held him in my arms, he was so small. So small. I cried oh god how I cried. I asked, is there anything we can do? The doctor said, I’m sorry no, he’s just too small. I cried harder. Please, I’ll do… Continue Reading “So Small for a Love So Large”
Then and Now
your nails, like claws dragging scratching ripping through. my. brain. tearing out every hidden part of me you see all the deepest bits of me digging in, your fingers leave behind furrows and trails bloody bits and me, I stare wide-eyed drool dripping down… Continue Reading “Then and Now”
Bloom on the Inside
Weeping My bark, dry Soaks the tears A blotter for future days You’ll never know Just what you do to me My response Powerful I remain internal Showing my hand Was a mistake I won’t repeat Thirsty My roots, searching Stretch out Spreading and… Continue Reading “Bloom on the Inside”
