(2014)
#Haiku #Life #Love #Tears
Exhausted, Drained, I have nothing left. No more strength to fight against… I’m sinking.
Lord, Things are unbearable. I have been shouting. I have been crying. Hoping you would listen.
Cousin. Brother. Best friend. All one person and now he’s dead.
Sister I love you, but only because I have to. That’s what momma told me, when I said I hate you. I hate the way you smile,
This morning, I was so happy. Clean and ready to work. I thought you would care. Care enough to clean me,
Trailing kisses, hands on my back, hold me close and I can’t breathe. Perfect romance, my heart beats fast,
I saw him, standing alone in the rain, crying for someone to love him. Hungry, lost,
Don’t leave me brokenhearted. Don’t leave me in the dust. Don’t pretend you love me, if all you feel is lust. I’m scared you’ll walk away.
Joy, light, happy moments, big smiles, comforting arms,
I walk around, feeling whispers. Avoiding the eyes that prosecute m… The stares. The glares.
Words fail.
center There once was a time when I was… Happy and bright. Not a care in the world. Just going through life,
Love life, but love death also. It isn’t the end, only a beginning that we don’t und…
I say it with my time. I say it with a rhyme. I say it when I touch you and tell you that you’re mine. I say it with my kisses.
This storm can’t take away my sorr… This rain can’t wash away my fears… I am scared of all tomorrows, I’m scared to wipe away my tears. I only need someone to listen,