never will I fall in love again
I murmured,
how do you know?
he pondered
because you are my first
I touched his wrist
he looked down to follow my fingers
my deepest
my longest
my forever
naive yes
young, okay.
but believe me
I have you
and I am yours
for as long as this eternal bond lasts
I will remain infatuated
compelled, lost in you
the waves of your hair crashed
and the love flooded to your eyes
a squeeze of confirmation was all I gained
but for I
that was enough

It tangles, twists and twines,
loop the loop around your neck.

bounces and flounces,
swept in the wind.

knotted and split,
frayed at the ends,

tamed with a plastic,
tied into place,

only for it to slip,
and envelope your nape
.

burn your bridges
Cast of your foes,
still have a long while to go.
Clasp your thick skin,

For you are all your own,
Do not cremate your body,
This temple is your home.

I sometimes get a message,
especially from your name.

I often read it several times,
and contemplate as to why.

Why do you keep sending?
Why can't I let go?
Why do I still keep them?
Why do you mean so very much to me?
And why do I still try?

All these questions I can never speak aloud,
bet secretly,
very deep down,
I know the answer to them all,
It's because,
from the very first word you had me completely enthralled.

Why are you hiding
Your hand in your pocket
When mine is here
Ready to encase yours.
I’m safer than a pouch,
So why don’t you just
Let your hand out.

Look at me, I'm womanly.
My hips are the same size as my bust.
look at me, I'm womanly,
60 years ago my body is one young men would lust.
look at me I'm womanly,
I get creases around my eyes.
look at me, I'm womanly,
my thighs aren't the desired size.
look at me, I'm womanly,
and I shall never be stick thin.
but to me that doesn't matter,
because the most beautiful things come from within.

your body is uncontainable,
each dream you have,
attainable.

your eyes are encapsulating,
don't worry,
there's no harm in waiting.

nothing is ever too difficult,
don't let anyone put
your heart on halt.

you're stronger than a flame,
more relentless than one too,
I promise sister,
you can be anything,
have whatever,
become what you do.

cover yourself up,
or just let go,
steady, steady,
your life is in perfect flow.

Most of us never appreciate,
how lovely the things in life can be.

When the sun goes for a while,
and then it greets the sea.

for example, the comforting smile,
after a million tears have been shed.

another is the way,
a loyal pet awaits you for bed.

the list could continue,
and it could overflow with emotion,
but for a moment this time is just for you,
to reflect on each good decision.

everything you have done right,
as well as the beautiful moments,
that often slip completely out of sight.

Words mean so much to me,
You never know what your last ones may be.

There are plenty you can conjure up,
from the longer ones to something plain as 'cup'.

Some are able to make your day,
others you hope no one will ever say.

If they don't care about your worries,
They don't care about you.

I love you
I loathe you
I need you
I hate you

Everything is wrong,
But it feels so right,
You've taken my love,
And held it tight.

I plead you, I plead you.
Pretty please stay.
Don't take this clutched
Admiration away.