love – Ink & Embers

Addicted

Intoxicating. Breathtakingly smooth Like whiskey with no burn. Not a drug in the world could grip me like you do Fully addicted, with no want to return Itching to curb the craving. ~A

You

I wished for you. On every star in the sky On every dandelion seed I let fly On every birthday candle’s light I wished… for you. ~A

Sat in darkness in a puddle of blood A brightness appeared, a simple nudge. A deep breath in, the light drew near What once held fear Now a canvas of stars A whisper on the wind to trees from afar A steady pace grew And then I met you – under a beautiful full sun.Continue reading “Nudge”

Home

I’ve touched thousands of hands Heard thousands more voices And not a single touch felt like fire in my veins Nor a single voice, sound like coming home Until you.

Distance

There will come a day when the aching stops It won’t leave forever I’ll still feel it when I can’t see But at least it won’t be constant and inescapably present

Never

There will never be enough, Love Beauty Laughter. There will never be enough, to be too much.

A peek

I catch glimpses from time to time I feel it, some days, rushing towards me with every breath Sometimes I don’t feel it at all, and I wonder if it left But just when I feel hopeless and lost Am I granted a peek at my life I’ve yet to see

Searching

I searched for it like an addict, In closets and dark corners, Under beds and in cabinets, When I should have been looking in comfort, Like blankets and coffee, The smell of lilacs and roses, I should have searched for it in warmth, Like fire or the sun, The feel of a soft breeze, ratherContinue reading “Searching”

Waiting

My darling, it’s been lifetimes… So, even though I lost the memories, My soul will never forget the feeling. It may take years, but I will find you in every life I live, And even through this waiting, I am always yours.