When whispers from the inherited gramophone Sing sweeter than the cacophony of drinks in shakers, When the week’s exhaustion seeks respite In servings of boxed wine instead of tailored martinis, When ancient TV reruns nudge your heart to Leap higher than a cue ball over felt, When the crinkled linen inside your elbows no longer … Continue reading Cinnamon, Clove, and Magnolias
Tag: loneliness
Bad Wolf
Woke up beside you, wishing I’d Find you wrapped around me. The walls remained silent as they watched You leave; I, even more so. Weeks have passed, years even, Still, I resolve that Special kind of loneliness — normally Healed by rewatching old favourites— By waking up to them wrapped around Me, wishing they were … Continue reading Bad Wolf
Mr. Branson
Do you smell that? The geranium, lemon, jasmine and freshly watered grass — It’s the scent of weekday schedules with hipster tendencies. Do you see that? Above: the moon that often kept us company, Through whispered conversations in your car, revisits me. Do you hear that? The twilight calm of a neighbourhood that … Continue reading Mr. Branson
Should’ve Would’ve Could’ve
The clock strikes seven, daylight's slipping away The TV's been turned down, the dishes washed up It's time for that nightly ritual Another record set on the turntable. Uncork the wine, light those scented candles, Unlatch the back door, step out into the salty air Welcome the creeping chill, sink my toes into the … Continue reading Should’ve Would’ve Could’ve
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