Longing
Killing Me Softly
haunting poetry sung to languid strum of acoustic guitar penetrated my ear untied my heartstrings left me bleeding longing on the pale hardwood floor © 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All Rights Reserved
kaleidoscope
we came together broke apart glass fragments tossed in a kaleidoscope tumbling into each other beautiful trembling symmetrical patterns captured briefly in the mirror before the spin of the wheel pulled us apart leaving our jewel tone edges aching from separation Image courtesy of James Houston/Move © 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All Rights … Continue reading kaleidoscope
The Jewels in My Throat
longing has crystallized in my throat hard blue star sapphires multi-faceted rubies tear shaped diamonds ropes of pearls that threaten to choke me riches I cannot spend blood gems polished by the fire in my belly passion and rage that always leaves me hungry hollow always wanting more © 2017 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All rights … Continue reading The Jewels in My Throat
Longing (reimagined)
she knew something of longing that soul ache aroused without warning tears that well up unbidden phantom hand squeezing her heart her lungs leaving her robbed of breath she knew something of longing that indefinable endless need for something she knew something of longing depthless loneliness whether alone or surrounded by a crowd never fully seen never … Continue reading Longing (reimagined)
Chained
silken strands and finely spun steel compose the knotted memory that holds you fast and taut close to my heart despite gentle tugs and pulls they stubbornly refuse to relax their grip each moment we shared a hand-tied pearl in a necklace of silver thorns and longing © 2019 Christine Elizabeth Ray – All Rights … Continue reading Chained
Brave & Reckless 