Category: Poems

Holding On To Glass – A Poem

“I don’t understand how you can do it.” She said. Her voice was soft and her eyes were narrowed in thought. “How can you forgive? Does nothing from the past matter?” I thought of her question and how loaded it was. My past was… Continue Reading “Holding On To Glass – A Poem”

What’s In a Name – A Poem

When I left home at sixteen, I needed another name. The name I had then didn’t fit properly. It fit too tightly around me, and was far too harsh. After a while, I realized that it was not the name that didn’t fit but… Continue Reading “What’s In a Name – A Poem”

The Next Chapter – A Poem

We have turned the page and a new chapter is before us. Looking back through our book that we have written together, the pages whisper as they slide through my fingers. There is the sound of laughter and of our voices raised in joy.… Continue Reading “The Next Chapter – A Poem”

Remember When – A Poem

When I close my eyes, I am pulled back to another time. I stand there, looking at myself as I was, as I had been. He lay in bed, his eyes half closed, sleep long gone   but also not far behind. He heard… Continue Reading “Remember When – A Poem”

Together As One – A Poem

When we met, pieces of the chalice that was within my skin would fall away. I could hear them clink as they hit the ground. Despite my best efforts, I would fall apart when the wind was strong enough to go right through me.… Continue Reading “Together As One – A Poem”