Category: Poems

In Time – A Poem

I was in a shop that sold time. The shop was filled with tick tocking and soft plinks as grains of sand hit against glass. All kinds of watches were on display. As I looked around the shop, I noticed the people within. They… Continue Reading “In Time – A Poem”

What the Empress Had to Say – A Poem

I kept seeing the same woman everywhere I went. She would leave a trail of cards behind her as if they were flower petals. I would approach her, hoping that she would slow down and I would be able to catch up to her,… Continue Reading “What the Empress Had to Say – A Poem”

We Are Who We Choose To Be – A Poem

When I walked into the club, all I saw was smoke. It twisted in the air around me like wishes released on a sigh, taking form only when it left the person’s lips. The majority of the smoke came from two women sitting at… Continue Reading “We Are Who We Choose To Be – A Poem”

Graveyard of Rings – A Poem

We were going through the jewellery box, the bits and pieces that I held on to. It was a wooden box with six drawers made from unvarnished wood. Each drawer held something different. The bottom one held watches, the middle two bracelets and necklaces.… Continue Reading “Graveyard of Rings – A Poem”

A Gift of Joy – A Poem

I was in a dark mood, had been for days. I walked down the sidewalk and I passed by a homeless woman. I walked a little further and then stopped. Here was something that I could do, something that would make me feel better.… Continue Reading “A Gift of Joy – A Poem”