Blood Bride I believed you were my remedy, I assumed marriage was fidelity, I found out such devilry, My marriage was a parody. First was the cheating, Second, such falsifying, Drug abuse left me crying, My denial, so horrifying. I… Read More ›
Naked Violet
A collection of poetry and prose which reflect the author’s lived experiences of loss, love and relationships. Historical events are also included
Chapter Fourteen: Grief
Losing You I can feel you leaving, Amidst the grieving, You have said nothing. Is it bluffing? We are alone, I miss your throne. My last anchor, Amidst the canker. Midnight Hour I lie in bed alone, I almost call… Read More ›
Chapter Thirteen: Anger
he sits on my shoulderI am a dog trapped in a cage, All I can do is rage.I scream against the pain, Yet it is all in vain. I am forced to repress, My new suffocating dress.I am abandoned in… Read More ›
Chapter Twelve: Lonely
Cake The sprinkles are tears, The icing is my pain, The sponge is my body, I will hurt it soon. For Sale Waiting for the hammer to fall, Listening for your call, To start the sermon in hell, When you… Read More ›
Chapter Eleven: Possessed
Brain Fried Black Eyed Peas, the latest to portray: “Let’s get retarded, bob your head like epilepsy.” Only changed lyrics for money and airplay: “Let’s get it started, bob your head like me.” I am a genetic miracle, a curse…. Read More ›
Chapter Ten: Parable
Eve’s Punishment “The devil’s agent, enemies of God” screeched the misogynist judge.“Confess your sin and rest in peace; look me not with your evil eyes!”“Demon back!” “Take this woman to hang and burn,” jeered the young guard.“Entertainment for the holy… Read More ›
Chapter Nine: Invasion
Malicious Software Devoured by a virus, Her body fights Osiris. Brokenhearted blue iris, Etched into the papyrus. Stitches stapling the fleck, Morphine, hits the bloody deck, Breathing through a bottleneck, A broken attendance check. The chemo is the pillar, Also… Read More ›
Chapter Eight: Infatuation
The Choices of Roses and Ice Blue windows to your soul, Bottomless and cold, Daydreaming from afar, Crab rebel in mask’s hole. Gemstones with opaque glances, Meanings awash in a storm; Adoring from afar, Rejection halting all chances. Feelings hidden… Read More ›
Chapter Seven: Hope
I believe Tomorrow I will be thinner, Then I will be a winner. Next year I will smarter. Why do I have to barter? Why is it win or lose? It is time for me to choose. I will look… Read More ›
Chapter Five: Furry Friends
Welcome Home He was just a little rat, With tiny feet and a pink nose,Curling his tail around my neck,Intertwining with my hair. He cast a beautiful shadow.