my quiet stretches out like a web of shadow words unsaid black diamonds that glitter on delicate strands of moonlight shining through frosted windows I kneel naked vulnerable in the shadows cast by candle flame I am undone brought low I have no language to express need no words to beg for comfort only silent … Continue reading One Year Ago Today: Undone
it is a stretch for me to reach out across this shifting distance this shaky ground hand extended toward you a journey across a deep chasm for me to say aloud even in a whisper I need I want I do not like to need to want to admit any vulnerability any Achilles heel my rigid armor … Continue reading One Year Ago Today: Vulnerability (revisited)
You sharpen your words into knives lovingly caressing blade with whetting stone until it can split hairs your goal to dismember into assorted parts a skilled and enthusiastic butcher you long to reduce women to arms legs feet hands breasts pelvis head mouth taped firmly shut blindfolded to hide reproach judgement in our eyes to … Continue reading Objectification
My quiet stretches out like a web of shadow words unsaid black diamonds that glitter on delicate strands of moonlight that shine through frosted windows I kneel naked vulnerable in the shade cast by candle flame I am undone brought low I have no language to express need no words to beg for … Continue reading Undone
It is a stretch For me to Reach out across This shifting distance This shaky ground Hand extended Toward you It is a journey Across a deep chasm For me to say Out loud Even in a whisper I need I want I do not like To need To want To admit any Vulnerability … Continue reading Vulnerability (revisited)
barefoot I stand on the tightrope of vulnerability over the roiling pit never knowing if it contains acid that will dissolve my skin on contact or honey that could coat my tongue ease my aching soul no pebbles to toss in to test my theories I fight for balance before succumbing to old habits cut … Continue reading Tightrope
Brave & Reckless 