she looks
at the
broken cup

just like
my life
she sighs

she picks
up the
pieces

undecided
what
to do next

plan
action
success

I like islands as
they let me escape
from the drudgery
of everyday life.
Once I land on an island
I cut off the rope
that secured my boat.
Then I open
my arms and heart widely
allowing freedom to replace
repression and fear.
After a while I am me again
and ready to take on
the impossible.
Then it is time
to take my mobile
out of my bag and check
my text messages.

red wine
white wine
you & I

hot
passion
more

I could stop
and do something else
but I carry on
as I lack courage

you are so
different today
I do not see
desire in your eyes
but resignation
and a sense
that things will
never be the same
where are your smiles
and your belief that
everything you touch
will magically transform
I am sad as I  sense
that you are
anticipating the end