You don’t know when the change happened But it happened You couldn’t change it back No role reversal You couldn’t rearrange his fist of anger into words of compassion Hugs and kisses, all those X’s and O’s became something else Something vicious The intent became malicious Women adapt to so many harsh environments Living shouldn’t…
Category: Poems
Love Collection
You should pull up on me Is that asking much? I love you That should be enough I need you Did I just say too much? You’re the only one You believe me now? I know it’s been awhile since I been around But you’re my drug and I hate coming down I’m trying to…
The Other Day
The Other Day my older sister said she was proud of me. She still here in the physical but those words guarded me like an angel who looks down on me. She keeps me grounded. Like her spirit is the soil, my mind is the feet and her simple words act as gravity. My soul…
The Difference
It’s all true. .. I wish it was a bit different I don’t like the same I lust after strange I got a wanderlust for things that might make me insane Take me to all those places that only existed in childhood dreams You my wild thing All these fantasies are meant to be You wish…
Second Cut (Spoken Word)
Once you realized I was human you left. Hmm.. I was so different it seems you forgot I was capable of ordinary things. I’m always so busy picking everyone else up. It really hurt when I fell down, you just decided to up and leave. You said you wanted to see my all, I…
Coachella Poem
I love the way that Coachella sun kisses your skin… You said I “write about everybody”. This is true, but not the way I write about you. Let me give you that balance. Loving me is a challenge. Do you want honesty or happiness? I can’t lie to you it’s not in me, but sometimes…
California Wedding
We said “I do” to everything because we were heavily influenced by sunlight and Palm trees. Made out in the parking lot of an In- N-Out because of boredom. We got married in a Whole Foods. Nah we didn’t, cause we couldn’t afford it. But it felt that way because our love was organic. …
Excuse This Mess I’ve Made
Excuse the mess I made of this life. I know it’s too late to try and make things right. I won’t apologize. I’ll just try to rise. I wasn’t surrounded by those with the vision to give me sight. I wasn’t aware I could be light. I was born in the darkness of night. I…
Little Prayers
If I ask you what your fear is, I hope you tell me something real. If I ask you what you’re passionate about, I hope the fire in your eyes gives me chills. If I ask what keeps you alive, give me more than your heart. If I ask why we fell apart, I hope…
Nightmare Filled Dreams
Last nights dreams were filled with nightmares. I woke up dead and having to guess if you still cared. Dazed and confused wondering why I’m still here. Last nights dreams were filled with nightmares. Went to sleep with hope and woke up with fear. I went searching for the light but only darkness is near….
(Wo)man
For man is nothing without (wo)man. For you could be the sun,but no one would know anything about you if not for the stars and the moon You could build houses, but (s)he creates a home You could conquer kingdoms, but (s)he turns chairs into thrones. For what is fire without oxygen and wood to help…
Young Lion 