Resign (Sonnet X)

And tell me when did you forget The many words that were said We're one short of a loving duet Always I dread, our wedding bed Those words, all of them rotten What was laid bare at the altar Is useless as moth eaten cotton Waver and stutter promises falter This was one-sided from the... Continue Reading →

Redo (Sonnet IX)

To sink or to swim When ships capsize The outcome is grim And everything dies What is this thing I've found myself in No life vest to cling How long has it been Is this ship doomed No scraps to salvage Has all been consumed Look at us, now savage Where does love go when... Continue Reading →

Fortunate Abundance (Sonnet VIII)

Watching the ballgame How many innings remain Who's playing again Do I care to know Never mind. I don't think so We order the drinks Please can I get … a Strawberry margarita A draft Heineken Chinwags aplenty My brain and belly sated Applebee's Friendly's Ready for home and bed now Wow! That was way... Continue Reading →

Poverty (Sonnet VII)

Living hand to mouth There exists a severe drought (i doubt) Impoverished lives Self-awareless/ness Promote faulty assumptions (any allowance for interruptions) Impoverished minds A few folks have said We should all be millionaires (it can be done without splitting heirs) There's enough to share And Who said it is ... true! Why believe what you... Continue Reading →

Love Swing (Sonnet VI)

Thinking of you, and all you do, for more than seventy-two, hoursI cannot work. Looking forward to play. You're on my mind all dayKillin' me. Softly. Slowly. Sweetly. Illustrating … your superpowersWhen done battling the fray, I imagine you, taking my stress away Rhythmic One-Night. Please get here when the sun setsWe mix like, Tonic... Continue Reading →

Serendipity (Sonnet III)

Love sweeps you away On seas of nacreous clouds Your Heart bounds and leaps Who knew you'd be here Floating in the exosphere Walking on fresh air That familiar glow Everything looks radiant Sunshine on new snow In whatever form you come True Love! You're always welcome Serendipity

Endless (Sonnet II)

Clouded by this hazy purple rainHave we known each other - Forever sinceAlthough your name I cannot ascertainI'm utterly convinced! You are my Prince Spellbinding music when you say my name Let's go out for beer. Cheers to a great year Our love from city rooftops - I will proclaim A way with words. Mmm... Continue Reading →

Pride (Sonnet I)

Snapdragon love child. Your perspicacity made me smile.Hot as the summer sun. Looming over everyone.Admired for your beguiling beauty. One of a kind. Spooky.Did I have a hand in who you'd become? My favourite son. Chameleonic. Versatile. Soothing as chamomile.Misleading your prey. Unrecognized betrayal underway.Tiger lily of the Nile. Mesmerizing. Deadly as a crocodile.Familial watermark.... Continue Reading →

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