Rehashing old arguments in my head. An ongoing debate but I'm too winded to win. Wondering if you are out there having the same one-sided quarrel. Our words are too light. No impact. No killing blow that just puts this thing to rest. Too afraid to take the last words. Like it's the last slice of... Continue Reading →
Mornings full of frustration and anger. Evenings full of sadness and guilt. Those are the purple days that leave me full of regret. Emotions running high. Words that we never meant to say. They leave bruises on my heart. Whenever the sun sets. And the sky erupts in violet color. I can’t help thinking about... Continue Reading →
Why do you get quiet when things get real? Only speak with crimson poison on your lips. You speak no evil but cover your ears. Leaving both of us blind and waiting for the smoke to clear. Ash to ash. This silent killer leaves us both mute. Header Photo Credit to Pexels.comhttps://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photo-of-blonde-haired-woman-580631/
Lost in the labyrinth. You're pulling my thread. Lead me from the darkness. Make me wings so I can fly. You leave me breathless. Leave me wanting more. Can't believe I get to soar in the sunlight. Hope I never crash. If I would fall from the sky. Pick me up from the waves. Place... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day Haikus 2021 My Heart’s Beating Fast Holding Hands Makes Me Nervous Hope You Cannot Tell. ... Bringing Flowers Home Not For A Date or Lover I Just Like Flowers ... Give Yourself A Break Single On Valentine's Day You Deserve Some Love ... I Sing Our Love Song Hope It Brings You Back... Continue Reading →
Roses are Red, Violets Are Blue Poems Roses are Red, Violets Are Blue Poems Part 2 Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. I love when you show me your unique point of view. ... Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Even in the most challenging moments, you always come through. ... Roses are Red, Violets... Continue Reading →
I'll stay if you tell me to stay. But I'll leave if you don't want me here. The world out there is full of strangers. People who don't know my heart. I want to lay here with you and dream of impossible futures. But you don't care for daydreaming. Tell me you love me and... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt: “A young man and his girlfriend walk the since abandoned streets of a western city in the wake of an infected outbreak in hopes of surviving and making it further south.” ... “Close the door! Close the door!” Quinn yelled as she stepped through the doorway. I looked out and saw a small... Continue Reading →
Tears streaming down my face. Not sure how to even speak. Fists balled up. I just want to wake. This can't be happening. Not to me. Not to us. Us against the world I scream. As you step behind enemy lines. Shattered pieces don't fit together. You took just enough to leave holes in my... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt: “The Yellow lines on the hallway sped by in a blur, and we flew through the night, and we felt free. But we weren’t, and we knew it. We were running away from something, and running away was never the path to freedom. I thought about telling John to turn back. I thought... Continue Reading →
Allen The Writer 