or, The Beautiful Sameness of Normalcy
Original photograph by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos via Wikipedia, “Lightning”
Not like vinegar touches the tongue
or the futile efforts to mow down cement
make the sidewalk bloom with daffodils and daisies
let the summer unfold in whispers and sideways glances
let the heat undulate above the asphalt
paths that lead us to park benches draped in shade
and supernovas launched from baseball fields
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Once I liked sleeping in cold beds
slipping between the sheets and shivering
until I formed a pocket of warmth
to sleep in
Now I can’t stand lying in a cold bed
because it means I’m not with you
you burn me to the touch, smoldering
like the embers you ignite in my heart
stirred like the fires of my soul
as they come to light
when our eyes meet
The sweet smell of sweat as you cool down and I lay down beside you
The touch and smell of your hair as I rest my head upon yours
Your skin glistens with beads of strong light
Skin to skin, we close our eyes and rest throughout the night
Confined
With another
Not a sister
Or a brother
Not yet
A lover
But I wish
Not to go
And I wish
Not to know
And I wish
That I loved her
What makes a romance? Is it love possessed or love shared, love timeless or love out of time? In this exercise to write in the style of romantic novels, I tried to find out.
Timothy cupped his hand around the wick to shield it from the wind as he struggled to light the candle. The scent of roses wafted around him as he tried to concentrate, but the lightest breeze was always enough to cause the flame to flutter out.
After a few moments, he set the lighter aside and turned around.
Silent Soliloquy 
