Fantasy and reality side by side grow boundaries blur where is the plateau? starkness of words translated into pictures holes in the substance, filled in, no glitches Subconscious embellishment start a glow bad habits, never witnessed, don’t spoil the show endearments uttered are stored in memories box intense and important, they become a paradox She… Continue reading Fantasy and reality
Category: loneliness
My home
Inside my bag are packed the things that fill my heart with joy the faded, threadbare shawl that whispers a tinplate soldier toy. Inside my bag wrapped well in cloth a tiny mirror fragment immortalised inside that glass the ghosts of those I love Some memories are intransigent Inside my bag stowed very safe two… Continue reading My home
Yearning
As I search the roads of this eternal maze I just find dark corners and more dead ends Searching and searching to ignite the blaze With short term lovers or just good friends Where is the love I am yearning towards To worship my body and cherish my mind The soul mate, lover, giver of… Continue reading Yearning
Lonely in the night.
Looking for you
I spent my life looking for you Now I have found you,am happy but blue It’s too late for you to be my mate Wasted years, parlous state Too many miles travelled Too many locks to unravel Could I be selfish and go with my heart Whilst breaking many others,would just be the start Now… Continue reading Looking for you
Facets of Christmas time
A period of contrasts from sepia through to dazzling gold A time of poignancy, reflection and joy A religious celebration transposed into a season of gluttony and greed A time of gift giving, family celebrations and gatherings A time of arguements, marriage breakdowns and strife A time of love, war and hate Each facet sharpened… Continue reading Facets of Christmas time
Connection
Connection You walk beside me Even though we are worlds apart Connection I have the pictures of you Mind generated Plus photographs sent over the ether I have the pictures of you Sharing with you You are at the other end of my phone Communication may be indirect but still Sharing with you Connection Never… Continue reading Connection
Drifting
Words of love often suppressed Kindness taken for granted, unexpressed Presumption of thoughts, norms and dreams Seems we no longer talk of schemes Drifting along feather light Lack of communication lack of fight Minds door closed How to rewind, do you suppose Need to look and see the whole Can we clean the windows, throw… Continue reading Drifting
Stemming the tide
Rest, recuperation, renewal, regeneration What do you need to heal the wounds Put your life back on a firm foundation Do you have a special place, bookmarked outside the rat race Or a place within your mind Where you stash any hurts until you can rewind Sanity, surety, safety, success What strategies do you have… Continue reading Stemming the tide
You have gone
Grief shatters my heart As my love vanishes Taking flight on wings of gossamer My soul, despairing Silence surrounds me like a wall My feet feel stuck to the floor A void opening at my feet The taste of ashes in my mouth You have gone
Converging Lives. Sounds, Silence and Imagery 