Checkmate

"He would have been eleven today, Eyes glinting by candles, making wishes, Dreaming of things he would never have Places he would never go. Instead we drive through granite rows of Immortalized names,..."

"red satin lover rent spent within hoarded wealth gentled tilth did you discover actual sin or does love turn filth quite white for eyes that want more candy store she’s bad for your health say your g..."

"Come sit with me, love, By my side on the bed Take my hand the way you Used to when we walked. Don’t be sad that I’m leaving For my body is tortured, My mind is weary, and My heart only beats for ou..."

"Weightless in the cool, undulating blue, My nose sun-painted with freckles, I draw near and wrap myself around you. I feel your heat; do you feel my shiver? The water warms between us and We kiss lik..."

"A baby bird lies cold on my front walk,  His tiny talons curled unto themselves. Rent by Jays and crumpled next to Nightshade, Blue-green hoverflies converge and reap. His mother forages..."