Money out my handWhere it goes I don’t answerInto your pocket “You should just donate money to the campaign. You’d get this cleared up in a jiffy.” “Isn’t that bribery? That’s illegal. Isn’t it?” asked Mr. Green. “Yes. Absolutely. And I’m saying that as your lawyer. Bribery is illegal,” said Mr. Johnson, “Political donations areContinue reading “Money Where Their Mouth Is”
Monthly Archives: Aug 2025
Screams Most Unpleasant
Sound hits my ear hardInside my brain it burrows Noise most unpleasant NOTHING IS WITHOUT ONLY THE DAY BEGINS INSIDE MY HEAD SHE SCREAMS AGAIN ETERNAL EVENING DISTURBS MY SLUMBER Nobody knew her name I saw her On the street corner alone An Invitation extended One She should have declined Everyone knows you don’t talkContinue reading “Screams Most Unpleasant”
Why can’t I come?
You have gone before meI tried to keep upFollowing like a lost pupTo be or not to beStill couldn’t seeThe question never came upYou left me with the bill, like Jesus’ last supOne last wood ride from a branch treeI’m wearing all blackTears fall like rainAll gathered round to say goodbyeThere’s no coming backNo losingContinue reading “Why can’t I come?”
Where are the days before pumpkin spice?
Where are the days before pumpkin spice?Where are those hot summer days?When we ran in sprinklers, on lawns of greenWe had no care of what our thighs looked likeOr if the neighbors might seeWhere are the endless afternoons?Reading a book or threeBike rides down safe summer lanesCreating mud pies, grass buffets, all natural with sugarContinue reading “Where are the days before pumpkin spice?”
Cradled Wetness
Cradled in my armsCradled in my handsA warm wetness Desired desireLet me drink from your pleasured springsWells of yearning ambrosia, flowing rivers of needPassion fueled thirst Lust born longingLet me touch youRun my hands along the lanes of your bodyValleys and hills of nakednessLead to a vast wonderlandLet me touch youWith my lips, whispering wordsBreathsContinue reading “Cradled Wetness”
Nothing & Everything
“The future gathers in vine, bush, and tree: Persimmon, walnut, loquat, fig, and grape,” said Professor Manwani, each fruit corresponding to a different terminal. He walked by checking the output on each screen. “You really think quantum computing is the future huh Professor?” asked Pete. “Not just quantum computing, quantum engineering, quantum biology. The worldContinue reading “Nothing & Everything”
I Give to you My Power
PowerThe ability to do workWorkAn activity involving effort to achieve a purpose or resultPurpose The reason something exist or is donePowerThe ability to do an activity for the reason you existI give to you my powerSome say they would die for youThey would rather not liveOthers would live for youYet do nothing with the lifeContinue reading “I Give to you My Power”
In Need of Kisses 2
The night needs kissesAs night’s often doMy lips pressed against yours, me holding youThe darkness hides much, the desire that this isThe sky is black yet the stars are wishesMy heart is full of desire yearning for a love trueOur lips feed the night, as the morning brings the dewFor I am hers, and sheContinue reading “In Need of Kisses 2”
Cherita Poems
It’s carnival timeBright lights, pretty costumesDancers in a paradeI can’t help but think of herDark skin, bright smileHips that swayed and told lies ***You can’t shout over the musicLoud rhythms and pounding beatsI didn’t catch your name … or eyeToo many drinksWith umbrellas Can’t catch my lonely tears This poem was from a prompt fromContinue reading “Cherita Poems”
Gave My Burdens To The Trees
Give Your Burden to the Trees by C. Stuart Lewis Take a walk among the trees. Give them your problems & worries. Their roots are deep to hold them steady. They can hold your burdens, Put them deep in the ground, Feed them through thick trunks To leaves open to the sky, Where they releaseContinue reading “Gave My Burdens To The Trees”
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