I spin and turn around this logarithm I bite and twirl around this writing reed My algebra is a mess and my indices, a stress My hands itch to scribble my mind toss to reason then I drift and sink in the quagmire of trance
Category: heartbeats
A Crushed Spirit
You bury your head in your palm with tears welled up in your eyes, refusing to trickle down your bony cheeks, when they finally do, they’re accompanied by silent sobs you’ve been strong for too long, optimistic for what seems like forever You count all the times you’ve acted strong while in fact, You were…
An Old Lady’s Tale
Oh! how I miss the days of my prime- my 20’s and early 30’s full years of youthful exuberance and my cunning ways: milking money out of old men enjoying the attention of young men, who lined up in the front gate of papa’s house bearing gifts of love and letters of romance. Now the…
Episodes in SWA
The early rains have already made their encounter with the fields, leaving behind a trace of their intercourse so they greet us with their wetness, and we embrace their coolness. but soon, Etango glares and flares his glazing scotch at us then we finally admit we have indeed landed our feet in the desert of…
Poetry
Alone in the Abyss Aloneon this cold shorethe breeze caresses my skingently, softlyand I’m reminded of your wetnessthe bond once sharedon this shore where we shared a dinnerin the full glare of the infant moonabove the horizon our hearts palpitatingin crescendo-decrescendo murmursour bodies chantingsynchronized acapellas but our rhythms sealedby conjured lyrics and symphoniesof distant cicadas…
Poetry
Midnight Cravings A wink A tickle A smooch Pillow fights and caressing But, a blink a wrinkle a scratch Pillow fights and cursing
Poetry
Lingering Desire Sour sweet affection, Piercing hearts and killing souls, Save my tender Heart!
Poetry
The Red Letter. Dearest Queen, an epitome of beauty; Artistry of magnificence– You’re full of charm. When a new day dawns, The sun rays speed up in awe, Trees sway their branches in appreciation of you before the last hour dawns; Your innocent eyes like the dove’s, Keep shining like diamond in dim night; Your…