Even in togetherness there is distance. I am alone – a central figure, distracted, aiming for contact, unable to eviscerate control, repeatedly producing a singular
Category: relationships
Genetics
I search for father in this pain, recall limbs wrapped, liniment-lathered, how he cried out relief beyond reach judged his suffering as emotional – a
Snake
Scars evoke pity – she saves lost souls, adopts pain – healed, he walks away. (Written for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge: he/ she, Manic Mondays
Regrets
When love, open-eyed and uplifting appeared she shuddered, withdrew, Shame’s shadow casting putrid projections fear and uncertainty cloaked her, masked desire as repulsion – wore
Youngest Child
The Boondocks, my sisters told me, was not a desirable place to be – ‘cool’ being the theme of our generation – the line between
Trees Are Meant to Branch
Our roots are spreading, the umbrella of our tree broadening – Muslims now amongst our beloveds a progression, nurtured by a Divine plan – trees
