dream – Ink & Embers

Not yet

I met you in a dream once Dancing amongst the crowd, you pulled me near But instead of what I expected, you said “Not yet, dear. It’s not time.” And before I could respond, you twirled me away And vanished. ~A

Take me: Another poem from the drafts

Take me. Wrap me up in a warm embrace, and don’t tell me if you plan to leave. Grab me, hold me tight let me try to relax this body, if even for just a night. But I open my eyes, and no one is there… no one is here. I opened my eyes, fromContinue reading “Take me: Another poem from the drafts”

Faces: A Nightmare

The following story is a real nightmare I had as a child. A nightmare that I remember vividly, even now as an adult. Perfect for the spooky Halloween season!! As I walked through the state park with my parents and older brother, I felt a sudden knot in my gut. Something was wrong. The sunContinue reading “Faces: A Nightmare”

Just a daydream

His soft but prominent steel eyes seem to touch my soul. The nicely groomed hair tousled on his head Golden skin shining under the suns hot rays. He gives me a shy yet confident smile, beautiful white teeth against the stubbled hair on his face, it’s cute. He leans in to the car window, strongContinue reading “Just a daydream”