Category Archives: Poetry

Aesop’s Prenup

Where were we the moment when we imbued hatred and contempt? On a rocky path in the forest of life, Thoughtless children with no compass. I can not recall specific places, though I’m fairly certain our selves was shipwrecked. No … Continue reading

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Salinger’s Bunker

I ache for the gift of telepathy, For kisses, and black and white pictures. I want you to be an extension of me, and we, together, wear the masks of scavengers.   She said, “Let me in!” and waited in … Continue reading

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Hermagoras of Whitestone

I want to know who lives in that dark house Around the corner, what Rene Magritte was Thinking about when he painted those shrouded lovers, When will I believe in myself, why do I feel compelled To create anything at … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day In Junior High

We kiss, and our tongues make an alliance, The sacrilege at the end of a long bar, The patrons hate public displays of affection But not us, we can’t help ourselves, We’re begging for bite marks and bruises, Our conjoined … Continue reading

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Mustard

I would have given anything To be back in bed with you Wrapped completely in lies.   You hated the way your voice Sounded during those early morning Questions, – swirling thumbs, Mephisto waltz spinning at 45 rpm’s.   I … Continue reading

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Sibel

Willst du mich heiraten? Remember when you wanted To be in love but you were Too broken to feel anything at all. I remember.   I wanted to be found at bus depots. I was bewitched, completely lost And looking … Continue reading

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The Complexity of Desire

We tickled and wrestled And wished one another dead. Could death be as close as us? I daresay we should be carved by Rodin.   On an island of mattress You pinned my arms with your knees And I put … Continue reading

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Mona

I was thinking about you When the moon winked at me And asked is it natural to feel this lonely?   You share the same distance And I, don’t have the strength To take my socks off.   If only … Continue reading

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Christopher Walken Hand In Hand

I do not want Anyone to waste their time on me I prefer to use my tongue On more than just Blasphemy.   She could be so close And I may not even know it No prophecies reveal themselves And … Continue reading

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Gene Tierney

The unloved are the most romantic, Keep your hands on the bar where I can see them, Draw the blinds, out to lunch signs for dinner, We’re closed, across the door in our film noir, Your sun dress fits perfect … Continue reading

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