Spines Intertwined

Spines intertwined

I gasp as your velour brushes mine

Two humans in gods intended form

My ear with your kisses adorned.

Maokong

we howled like feral children

and the constructs of society

with our voices

were swept away with the wind.

in that moment we lost an element of civility 

because civilisation is what keeps us all looking through the same window

forgetting to try and see

what might be on the other side.

That’s what that place did to us

that dark surface of the moon

overlooking immeasurable sparks and glimmers

mankind’s ominous mark

reminding us we’d have to return to 

turning the wheels of the world

but for now

this place was ours

it enveloped us in its soft darkness

the scent of the earth’s hair 

we nuzzled it with inquisitive minds.

as we walked through the entrails of this place,

we realised we had been here all along.

The imagined life

sometimes id rather imagine life than live it

like watching it through a screen

the lights seem less harsh

looking through frosted glass

its too stimulating, too exciting to actually live

instead let those images dance before my eyes 

let my mind manipulate the flow of reality

the path of unknown 

unpredictable as english weather

id rather not leave the house then

because what if i needed a jacket when i thought I didn’t

what a calamity

no no

better not risk it

in the reality show

reflected against the screen of my mind

it can always be sunny if i want

even if i miss those warm rays stroking my neck

at least I’ll always be sheltered from the storms

no no

better not risk it

ill stay right here watching my shows

Noise

do you see how i fill the room with noise

it smothers the buzz that is always there

trailing around my forehead

hiding beneath the line of my hair

stinging my scalp

ruthlessly piercing holes

so drop by drop bits of me fall out.

the Force of Love

it tingles in my cheeks

creased eyes

like a forcefield you pull my gaze

curled lips

crumpled nose

i have to look away

and when i look back there they are

two eclipsed moons

earnestly shining against the dank world

how fitting

that you orbit around the globe of my mind

from the golden dawn

until colour drains

by and by you float on my ocean

the ocean which never obeys

as every time you come near

the water plays havoc

spins me round and round

when you’re near

each cell presses against the edge of my skin

pull me closer

let me bathe in the light you bring.

I collect each word you say and keep them in a jar

Those words you mindlessly said

Play over and over in my head

I fervently cling to them

Use them to cushion my weary head

Build a play fort which against the cotton walls

Projects images of you

In my mind I dance with your shadows

Convince myself that your smile was painted just for me

But when the projections tremble and fade

I am alone

Those words you mindlessly said

Sprinkled them into the air without a care

You would never imagine that I would collect them like petals to keep in a jar

Until they turn brown and rot
So you would not recognise them if I showed you again.

Spring is here

Spring is here

A pink mist flutters above the trees

Earth takes in her long awaited breath

As the flowing brooks tumble softly down her back

The petal strewn winds dance freely

The crystal voices of our feathered sopranos
twinkle beneath the sky

Daffodils bow their crowned heads

Spring is here

I smile

And with Earth breathe in

My heart dancing with the breeze

Ready to sing the first song of spring