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The Living Sky

Hey, past lover. I think We were two sets of eyes watching same sets of clouds. Do you like the … Read More “The Living Sky”

I am not sure when, why or how But it all feels real now This girl is so indescribably mysterious … Read More “Monkey On My Back”

I am not falling. I am not still. I am fabricated by false realities Your lies settle beneath the … Read More “Infidelity”

So that’s what it feels like to completely stop . . . And think for just a moment: What if … Read More “Desire”

I do not know how to put the happy back in my head how to stop the aching of … Read More “Swimming Lessons”

Feeling lost? Are you scared? I can tell something is on your mind. Look, it’s not that bad… Underneath the … Read More “Motivation”

You think you are a gift. The sun. The moon. The tides. All rise for you. You forget. We will … Read More “Ego”

There you lie with her Confused, filled with dread and shame The mourning after

With move-in day approaching I began to feel nervous. More than 1,400 miles from home and what was the purpose? … Read More “Oh, The Places You’ve Been and The Places You’ll Go”

There are plenty of fish in the sea. But, then you have to rent a boat and rod and buy … Read More “I’m No Fisherman”