Introspection
Where…
do they come from?
The ugly feelings
the disproportionate
internal reactions
awaken and stir.
They hear derision
and soak it in
take it deep
weld it into spears
sharp and deadly
to pierce the soul.
How do the words
of one stranger
manage to outweigh
the many
that know you better?
Cantankerous
To say I’m cranky
doesn’t cover
and tolerance
soon all will discover
has been thrown out
for irritation
and vicious snapping
is such a temptation
please just let me
go to bed
and I’ll try again
tomorrow instead
The Static
It creeps in
slow and steady
a little bit
at a time
until suddenly
you realize
there’s more gathered
than you realize
and it is
sucking
at your boots
clinging
as it tries to
drag you down
into the cold
I Saved You a Seat
Just a little
tired today
lets stay inside
don’t wanna play
no frolic in
the chilly woods
or sprightly dance
as lovers could
instead
I wanna sit
right here
and you could
tuck in
close and near
Imbolc
February starts
with a promise
as cold grips
and snowflakes fall
miracles happen
hidden from view
except
in the smallest
of ways
the earth awakens
sweet and raw
a secret
as roots begin
to stir
The Aftermath
Your face
presses in close
against abdomen
in a nuzzle
warm and sated
and I stretch
beneath you
feeling
breathless
in your embrace
as big hands
and brushing lips
say again
and again
“Mine”
Twisting the Leaf 