The sky is stained
with wine,
as lazy clouds
move hungover
towards the sun.

True respect stems from love not fear.

If a child respects a parent out of love, and does something bad and gets away with it, their guilt will consume them and they may confess and do the right thing.

If a child respects a parent out of fear, they will simply be happy they did not get punished and avoided fear.

I loved her
before
I even
met her.

The echoes
of your presence
remain
in my empty mind.

Sometimes
letting go
means making a bonfire
and using
your old mobile like
firewood

I pray for forgiveness
I know I do not deserve
but forget
that I have already been
forgiven

Wrap me in silk
and send me home
I am nothing but a sinner
who knows
how to drown.