She was right
about my restlessness
The very restlessness
That hunger
And fills me with dread
covered vaguely.
At my age, I’d expect to let sleep
But this Lydia Bennet
wants to break away
And will be judged
for the wild-child she is.
frivolous February 5, 2010
Salt January 31, 2010
As we lolled about
Dusk settled
and I saw my first star.
We talked about men
like sisters,
Lights reflected
over lax waves
as I looked towards land.
Midnight blue beach
yellow streaks of light
Our bodies wet
salt lingered
That’s all there was
and I left.
Fruit January 25, 2010
My forbidden fruit
I will make love to the serpent
Cradle your ambiguity
Fondle the apple in my arms
Kiss the sunset
welcome darkness
You excite me.
Fly January 25, 2010
Be a fly on a wall
Silent
eyes and ears open
Silent and learning
Giving with compassion
expecting nothing
in return,
Believe
Universal love
Trust it in the worst.
No longer will I use,
I’ll help you find your way.
Respect January 11, 2010
Babe, I am
A teacher
A mother
A sister
A friend
I’m no sexual object
Though I’m good at it
Let me teach you
Protect you
Listen to your innermost thoughts and
Love you.
Nature January 4, 2010
No claws to defend
No roar to frighten
No fur to protect
Social creatures
Turning to one another
For safety and regeneration
Calling it love
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Stimulates, excites-
So we write
Poems on racing hearts…
No claws, no roar, no fur
Just
human.
The greatest predator.
The most selfish
Nature’s funny joke
And
cruelest gift.
myself December 24, 2009
Decisions taken then,
Repercussions today.
Change in me
Taking to place.
Accommodation,
Tolerance,
Names given to what I do
But with time
Sadness
In losing what is truly mine.
