Medusa kisses

The (3) Roots of Romance

plain ole tradition,
desperation distraction,
lust plus affection.

Relapse

distant wisps eclipsed
temptation too alluring
2nd time’s the churn

p.s. A is for Atrophy

Suspicious Calm

you say it’s alright
can’t discern what’s going on
there’s too much quiet

p.s. AA is for Atrophy Alternative (flip side)

 

Contemporary Assent

cruising this plateau
things are not so terrible
beats sleeping alone

 

p.s. I is for Inertia

 

being an adult
means resisting impulses
that mix wounds with salt

 

 

Sweet Regret

pretty wee bandage
when it falls wound festering
surprise not surprise

 

p.s. A is for Atrophy

 

1st Time Is Not the Charm

this isn’t working
wait, please don’t, i can, hurting
fine, one more chance

 

p.s. A is for Atrophy

 

Striking Sulphur

no conflagration
but matches keep candles lit
station to station

 

p.s. B is for Belonging

 

Butterflies become Pillars

foundation proven
walls and all solid secure
no thought of moving

 

p.s. B is for Belonging

 

The Nature of Carefree

discord like snowstorm
gloves shovel tolerable
inside remains warm

 

p.s. B is for Belonging