Pt.1 There once was a girl who sat on a pew, wondering if she should wear pink, white or blue, if ribbons suited pigtails, if pigtails even suited wandering forest trails. She sat and waited, dangling her shoes, the only part easy to choose. In truth she knew, all that was important was being with … Continue reading Daddy’s Weekend – feat. Alan Mackenzie Taylor-Reed
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I Remember – feat. Nicholas Gagnier
I remember thinking there was nothing to live for, steering into that abhorrent skid. I remember the good old days, but kid, rose-coloured glasses betray them, every single time. I remember you asking how the world had gotten me so down, why I couldn't smile without the unintended frown, so I asked … Continue reading I Remember – feat. Nicholas Gagnier
Sand Heart
The princess was fast asleep; the silence kept watch, the stars kissed her goodnight and the moon cuddled close looming gently in the window, cold breath caressing her cheeks, pink in slumber pale fingers closed over blankets, a soft stream of fabric tousled down her calves bundled around her feet, soft like her heart, impressionable, … Continue reading Sand Heart
The Sailor
He was a sailor moving from town to town, With dark brown eyes and a cheeky grin, He met her, with the fiery red hair on a choppy, unsettled sea, She was small and short with a temper to match. Neither one would admit they were lost, Or in need of an outstretched hand, … Continue reading The Sailor
Sheriff
For my beloved April Fool You revelled in rebellion, In a swagger, renowned, Infamous, even, You held the golden star of, Trouble, Mayhem and Chaos, Sheriff. Kicking dust in your Angel’s face, Kissing goodwill goodbye, shaking Hands with the devil, And demonic drinks, Laughing within hell, you were Sheriff. - Screams, Shouts, Sighs, Knocking at … Continue reading Sheriff