I’m working on a collection of poetry called #unresolvedlonging about love and loss. A quirky mix of silly, sad and serious. 'Chocolat’ was published in 4th Floor Journal with the next one, 'The Fact Alternative' coming up in the November edition.
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Chocolat
Bitter-sweet burst on the tip of her tongue, firecracker of perfect alchemy pressed to a wafer-thin wisp of devilment. Was it possible? Had they tricked her? Chocolate was so honest in America, tainted with purity like Reese’s rule book on a high school treat. Not so this chocolat; seeping velvet, melting moment of senseful, senseless, pleasure-filled richness; chilli-spiked, oh-so-innocent on gold leaf. Frisk
you didn't see me standing there when you touched her, confidentially, frisking her secrets as you embraced. |
Banana skins
I put them on my roses for potassium it makes them grow in clear white blooms I know it's true because they whisper to me when I tend them on my knees |