She is so fucking gorgeous And that is the least interesting thing about her. I never wanted to fall in love with her All I ever wanted to do was understand her; But it was in exploring that I found her soul And I am convinced that anyone would fall for such beauty. I had never written … Continue reading 48 Seconds
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To: The Mountain Beauty
Your beauty is one that deserves to be cherished. Your beauty is one that pulls its listener in to be studied. You beauty craves to be heard and understood and appreciated; And yet you don’t like attention, or spotlight, or microphones. Your beauty is one that makes people smile, But more than that it teaches … Continue reading To: The Mountain Beauty
Solitary
This is the kind of love that scares people out of bed. You look at me like I have given you something important, And maybe I have, But this is the kind of love that lasts a lifetime. And I never thought I would find you this young, But I did. I’ve been running and … Continue reading Solitary
Falling Leaves
My great-grandmother used to tell me, That if you caught a falling leaf Before it touched the ground, You could wish on it. She used to say that fall leaves Were God’s way of sending down his wishes. When I was a kid I would spend hours in the yard Trying to catch as many … Continue reading Falling Leaves
Things I Am Afraid Of
You know that feeling after you jump, right before you’re about to land back on your feet? That feeling that you’ve been flying for so long, that earth misses you, that gravity is pulling you back to safety? I’m afraid I’ll lose that someday. I’m afraid that if I get comfortable enough with myself, that … Continue reading Things I Am Afraid Of
Everyday Is Monday
Maybe if I told you, that I can’t shower with my eyes open, That every day is a struggle, That I’m scared of the high school bathroom. Maybe then you would understand. Maybe if I explained why I can’t go swimming, You would stop asking. Maybe I just need to tell you I’m sick, Or … Continue reading Everyday Is Monday
What it Feels Like
Love sounds like rain hitting the umbrella above your head, Sounds like a single cicada calling for something. Love sounds like the school bell calling you towards freedom, Feels like a good run, A nice meal, And a handwritten letter. Love will remind you of childhood, While showing you a maturity That you’ve only seen … Continue reading What it Feels Like
Ways To Love/ Ways To Be
There are ways of being a man That do not involve being a woman. There are parts of myself That never saw the dark side. Sometimes, you cry so many flavors of tears That your own blood Stops tasting Like your own blood. Though this body has not always been mine It has always been … Continue reading Ways To Love/ Ways To Be
To The Man She Says She Loves Now
In the Summer, she likes vegetarian burritos and Toasted Coconut Fraps. Remember this, because trust me, it is worth her noticing. She falls in love fast but she can only do it for so long. Try to slow her down- you'll thank me later. She says she doesn't like surprises, but she does. Not big … Continue reading To The Man She Says She Loves Now
“Cupcakes”
But now that we are here There is no pain There is no insecurity There is no remembering the past. There is just you And me And Love. And I can see it in your eyes That a part of you is still tense. So let me take it all away Let me eat the … Continue reading “Cupcakes”
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