I had a long talk with someone very close to me the othernight. She told me of events and stories of her life from when she was a little girl. Then she told me of her mom's life. Growing up in another country. Her struggles to come to America as a young girl. How she survived once she got here. It was a very bonding moment and one I am grateful that she shared. We met online in the fall of 2012 over on the red site and th...

I never stood a chance you know. As badass as I used to be. I'd snap my fingers and say "C'mon let's go." And they would all go home with me. A pied piper of love I once was, When I played my melody. But time flew by as it always does, Now I'm past my prime you see. Love and play did battle for hearts. Often through trickery or deceit. I was the sum total of all my parts, My learning was not yet complete. It took a loss t...

"I am old," said the sea. "I have been here for millions of years." The mountain rumbled, "I am older than you. Before you, there was me." "Ha!" laughed the star. "It is I who am oldest. All time has been lost for me." "But I was the bringer of life," said the sea. "Without me your lands would be but arid wastelands. Useless and uninhabitable." "And I am the sustainer of life," roared the mountain. "It is I who cradles yo...

He really hated the Holidays. She woke up ecstatic and asked, "You got what for my mother?" The Christmas present ticked under the tree, giving away his plan to relocate the old bird about a block away in one satisfying ka-boom! He smiled and said, "I got her a travel package, air fare included."  As it turned out, moving his bowling trophies and his precious beer mug collection to a safe place was for nothing. How was he...

Her ears rang with his constant shouting. Drained and exhausted. Her body betraying all natural instinct. She doesn’t know how much longer she can hold on. His voice sent shudders throughout her. Screaming at her endlessly. Her head nodding side to side in silence. Why won’t he stop? What does he want? What does he expect? She failed. She let everyone down. If only he would stop yelling at her. Doesn’t he know she is more...

It’s always the same. Lock the doors. Set the furnace back. Glass of water. Shut the TV off. Then lay there. Until the courage comes. This is the part I hate the most. The dark. The small click of the light turning off. That’s when you come. When I am defenseless. Alone in bed. Without the distractions that armor me. Taking me prisoner each night. I reach for you in the empty dark. But it is too late. You have already eng...

In the eyes of another I would be thief.It matters not to them of my own hearts grief.Or the emptiness that dwells inside,A hidden heart that long since died. Lives half-lived with others twined.Trophies set proud, polished and shined.Yet something missing, an aching hunger.A desire unfulfilled from a heart much younger. Homes and lives left alone each night.But the yearning won’t leave until it feels right.Looking and se...

She said “Do you love me?” For some reason I just looked at my shoes. How could I possibly answer that question. Anything I say would be at best a pathetic attempt to explain something words alone could never express. Would she even know that I can barely breathe when she isn’t near? Or that I wander endlessly until she takes my hand and grounds me? How could I express the ache in my heart that leaves me weak and empty? T...

There is this place I go. It’s in my head I know. She’s always there for me. It’s where I want to be. My place is safe and warm. It hides me from the storm. She keeps me calm inside. Her love is my faithful guide. She tolerates my endless flaws. Builds me up with her applause. Holds me tight when I am weak. And frees me from my havoc's wreaked. Her stunning presence inside my head. Breathes life into a man thought dead. W...

I fancied myself a man of words, A spinner of yarns and dreamer of tales. It seems my place is at the back of the herd, Rowing my boat while others have sails. Ravenspearl writes of love and loss, Her storms assail you as they blow across. Entangled_Fate reaches inside her heart, Her intense words often tear her apart. Rebellious_Soul struggles to keep in touch, But she always comes through in a clutch. DirtyMartini is th...

A frantic mind can hurt the calmest heart. Rancid thoughts will tear you apart. True or not, nothing is what it seems. Nothing makes sense in your insane dreams. Guilt and doubt fill every cranny and nook. A missed call, a forgotten text is all it took. What was love a few hours ago, Now causes you to question all that you know. Your wandering mind has you replaced by others. Another, than another, until you feel smothere...

What if I wrote what nobody read? If nobody read is it completely unsaid? Is what I said better left in my head? These thoughts leave me with nothing but dread. If I sang a song that nobody heard, Would the silence you heard be completely absurd? Is the rhythm and rhyme so obviously deterred, Why do these things always leave me disturbed? What is a dance that nobody sees? Arms and legs waving like a breeze in the trees? A...

The smallest ember can start a fire. Flames will leap hot and higher. Engulfed in passion and desire. Her love’s warm glow I will never tire. What begins as the softest breeze. Becomes a tsunami of lustful tease. Her smile lulls me to peaceful ease. And leaves me begging for more.. please? The gentle ebb at ocean’s shore. Will rush the beach in passions roar. She fills my soul to the very core. Always and forever wanting...

I am Your precious dream Your greatest fear Your harshest foe I am The air you breathe The gasp for more The struggle within I am Your happiest minute Your saddest hour Your endless agony I am The purest cleansing rain The scorched earth beneath The blind road ahead I am The sun, the moon, the stars The thickest fog on darkest night The ray of light between the drapes I am The song in your head The dance you never had The...

I’m sorry if I appeared to be aloof or cruel. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if I often acted a fool. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if something I did was so bad. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if I often make you so sad. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if I caused you pain. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if I drive you insane. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if I responded slow. I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry if I failed you so. I didn’t mean...