Poems.....:)

Gentleman

Click

the smile 

comes back

into play

and all

the world

drops down 

to their knees

high expectations

for a man

so low

Hold me

Run

stand

in a room

so cold

that nothing moves

accept the jagged piece

of glass 

on the corner 

of the stool

your fingers 

tasting it

little by little

until ice collects

soaking through

your skin

I traveled there once

when I was young 

and full of hope

I pressed my face

against the fire

and held tight

towards his burn

Skull

Kitchen

kettle

whistle

pot

water

hot

drizzle them 

with olive oil

and prick their skin

let another one in

Escape

No matter what

leave without me

crawl 

if you have to

remembering 

only what you need

The school dance

Sweet kisses rise down

I lean back into his arms

blessing made formal

Quiet

When I love you

it is out of hope

remembering the quiet calm

before the storm

the laughter

before the waves 

of anger

and all 

that is good

collects into a small short ball

and goes to sleep 

Answer

Would you ever

have a hard time

telling me

that you loved me?

whispering

the words 

in your ear

I hold your hand

tenderly

and pause