Tag: writing

The Mountain Within – A Poem

I am lost inside the shadows. There is a film over my eyes, a thin layer of spider webs that have grown there. My vision is filled with movement only I can’t tell if it is mine or someone else’s. I stumble around the… Continue Reading “The Mountain Within – A Poem”

The Wild Word – A Poem

He was reading one of my poems, flipping casually through the book. “Do you ever write this out in linear form? Like a short story?” I shook my head at him. “No. This wanted to come out as a poem.” “Well then it certainly… Continue Reading “The Wild Word – A Poem”

The Written Girl – A Poem

I stare at a blank page and wait for it to speak to me. It remains quiet for a moment, waiting for me to put my fingers on the keys. When I do, the white cloud in front of me begins to ripple. I… Continue Reading “The Written Girl – A Poem”

A Different Kind of Love – A Poem

I watched them swim, the water moving over their bodies like quicksilver. Colin swam up to me. I was sitting on the edge of the pool. “Why don’t you come in and play?” He asked me. “The water feels really good.” I shook my… Continue Reading “A Different Kind of Love – A Poem”

The Scent of Ink – A Poem

I walk inside myself until I reach its resting place. It looks as it always has, timeless but aged nonetheless. I run my hand along its stone rim, feeling its warmth. I hear the voices whispering. I look down into the darkness of the… Continue Reading “The Scent of Ink – A Poem”