Poems

Nothing to Apologize ForNothing to apologize for in this roomNothing to apologize for in the bloomOf the clean desire, the pure and uncomplicatedWant, the honest and the celebratedPhysical reality of two people who wantEach other, nothing to apologize for, nothing to haunt Nothing to apologize for, the clean desire’s clearNothing to apologize for standing right […]

Neon ShadowsIn the shadows, love begins to fadeThe streets are cold, but still, we linger onWe chase the light, but nothing’s ever made The city’s heart is broken, dark, and frayedYet here we stand, pretending we belongIn the shadows, love begins to fade The lights above, they burn so coldA fire that dies as we

Masks We WearUnderneath the surface, a face you’ll never knowA thousand hidden layers, a heart that’s turned to stoneThe mask you wear in public, is nothing but a lieYou’ve learned to hide the pain, but it’s killing you inside Masks we wear, to hide the fearPretending to be perfect, drowning in our tearsWe smile to

Love in the AshesWe burned it all down, watching cities fallLove was a fire, but it wasn’t enough at allShe held my heart like a flame in her handAnd I fed it with gasoline, never planned Love in the ashes, we’re dancing through the nightNothing left but shadows and firelightLove in the ashes, we’re alive

Leave But DontLeave, But Don’t You make coffee and bruises the sameSoft hands, hard voice, no shameSay I’m the storm you had to tameBut you’re the flame–I’m just the blame You kiss me hard, then twist the knifeSay, “This is what you get for life.”And I nod like I agreeEven as you hollow me Leave,

LeashApartment always smelled like old incense and microwave heatCurtains half-closed, dust on the TV, dust on the sheetI’d drop my bag, sink into that gray couch sagBelieving you needed company, not seeing the flag The room felt harmless: warm lamp, fan rattling in the cornerPlaylists looping the same four songs, order and disorderBut the crack

Last Kiss of the SerpentShe slithers in, her eyes full of fireA snake wrapped in soft, she feeds on desireHer lips like poison, venom in every kissShe leaves you breathless, caught in the abyss Last kiss of the serpent, sweet as hellShe’s got you trembling, under her spellHer poison’s dripping, burning through your veinsIt’s too

Hooked on the ChaosGot a small problem, yeah, I can’t sit stillLife’s a hurricane, and I love the thrillGot my name on a list at the club downtownBut I’ll probably get kicked out before I sit down I’ve been drinking up drama like a sweet red wineStirring up trouble just to pass the timeThey say

I’d Worship the Crack in Your ArmorYou are fuel, fire, and hurricane,hitting me like a blacktop sunrise after too many nights chewing graveland regret You were always the fucking storm.

Hellbent LoveShe’s got the eyes of a devil, heart cold as steelStaring you down, daring you to feelEvery step she takes, she drags you in deeperAnd you can’t stop, no, you won’t be a keeper Hellbent love, burning like a fireYou’re craving the pain, you’re caught in the wireHellbent love, wrapped around your soulShe’s got