Writing through the ache, the joy, they lessons I seem to repeat—trying to find meaning and light in the dark. Always from the heart & honest even when I look bad.
Feedback is always appreciated.
Wintery pavement hot coffee burns through the cup soul still shaking cold
By Tina D. Lopez3 months ago in Poets
Outside---frozen world! Inside, my mouth's on fire. Chili's not sorry.
Roof glowing orange no sirens yet, just fierce blaze lighting the cold dark
insanely low temps you're not here to warm me up heat bill is so high
Begin by removing the obvious reminders. Delete the messages, the pictures. Pretend you don’t know their middle name
the sky is weeping flooding streets, drowning my joy focus: summer plans
New Year's eve alone longing for a lover's warmth ball drops loud, heavy
To be magical, begin by admitting you want to be. Say it plainly. Say it loudly. Next, choose mischief. Choose crazy.
Childish winter play building snowman with loved ones hot cocoa awaits
Huddle ‘round the tube A small grinch heart grows bigger Childhood memories
Christmas cookies bake Oven warming my kitchen Holiday magic
Love stays No betrayal Only different needs Two hearts beating out of rhythm Same warmth