Tag: Time

Times Compass – A Poem

There is a compass within my skin. When I was younger, I believed that it would point me towards my destiny but I seemed to lose my way. When I was older, I thought that the compass would lead me to my wish granted,… Continue Reading “Times Compass – A Poem”

A Photograph on the Tree of Life – A Poem

I pull a photograph of you from an album and I take in the shape of your smile, the brightness in your eyes. Looking at your face now, I realize that I had no idea our paths would diverge like tree branches. Though we… Continue Reading “A Photograph on the Tree of Life – A Poem”

Times Mirror – A Poem

I have had a hard time loving myself. The mirror only shows me what I don’t want to look at but I’ve realized over time that I’m hearing the thoughts of other people. A previous boyfriend: “You’d be more attractive if you lost twenty… Continue Reading “Times Mirror – A Poem”

Timeless Love – A Poem

I stopped wearing a watch soon after I met you. I used to have a fascination with time, though some would call it an obsession. Every moment was catalogued, counted and allotted. I had nearly one-hundred watches, each keeping time. I could hear them… Continue Reading “Timeless Love – A Poem”