standing at the shore of my unmet expectations i watch for signs of your fortitude, to swim against the tide surpass your own hesitation, and advance. 5.25.17

show me your tiger teeth sandpaper tongue hungering for more than you deserve. red raw, crimson red… though i may snarl, ready to fight, gaze at me strong, unwavering and i’ll slick down my fur, retract my pearly claws and stretch out beside you 5.24.17 [Image Source]

wrap the stars in my arms so that no one will see their light they are mine, all mine as i dance with them throughout the night 5.23.17

the ground, like a sponge, soaked up the rain emboldening birds looking for worms to leave their tree sanctuaries and descend, red breasts puffed proudly as they hop among the flowers sprung up like colorful trumpets letting the birds play their song of thirst and joy in the morning sun the earth can drink more …

i carried the weight of your love within me heart unable to relax or rest, never coming home to nest, in time i set you free the burden of all you were still remained i asked the earth if it would reclaim, but in the months of sun and rain, it never really changed then …