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Sisters of Darkness

Posted on April 12, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

Her eyes are the sisters of darkness Whom, upon their hearts, glisten starry amulets of the night. She speaks not, listens For his word-sparks to ignite. One wish for what we lack, a prayer for what we deserve… If he … Continue reading →

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Morning of the Madrugada

Posted on April 11, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

While I press my palm to hers, I want to complete the world our fingers folding into the fabric of skin Aching to taste the tongue of my lover To wash away the flavor of mango, So that I’ll never seek … Continue reading →

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Men Entering Women

Posted on April 11, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

He tried to tie her to the bed with the clothing wrangled from her writhing But it was he who was ensnared by her flesh. She laughed at him as he became impotent during the battle. It seems a man will wear himself out trying to … Continue reading →

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Words are Rolling Stones

Posted on April 11, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

Words are rolling stones that clatter in the stream of time. Any of we, parched or quenched, sip at the waters edge and listen to them purling and purling, sublime till their edges rounded by translation turn rock to sand, like grape to wine. Precise … Continue reading →

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Another Morning Awoken by Night

Posted on April 11, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

I hear a first whistle of a bird just before the dance of dawn. And dew drips down The cat tongued blades of a softening sprawling lawn Humming bread truck in the distance makes its way toward a loading dock … Continue reading →

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Parindey

Posted on April 11, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

Only a wind whines Here in my heart Where ghosts once sojourned They’ve all departed Since you arrived Since you stepped through These eyes are doors To wider shores, So green, once blue Now brown as yours. Sometimes a strangers … Continue reading →

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Sated Reflections

Posted on February 23, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

Let’s not run from reflections Whether they be of you, or me Whether by light or mirror glow By whom its shown or who it shows Be it my darkness or flattery. To recite what is in one’s true heart … Continue reading →

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Even In Shadows, Lights Work Is Never Done

Posted on February 20, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

The world is in a soft descent As henchmen bend away from dawn toward their cowardly silhouettes. With the pull of a trigger or slice by the blade The stage of tragedy is set Upon their chests the black stone … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Rings of Time

Posted on February 14, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

Waiting in my memory Its gentle waves are calling me For I was cut from eroding shore To oceans edge for evermore Never a sight had crossed my eyes So vast a nexus, land and sky and sea. Transfixed so … Continue reading →

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The Pebble of Niyat (Intention)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by skipavm@gmail.com

Inspiration is everywhere Like sand from the beach flying off your heals still you’ve no idea where a single grain is; It is not around you, but within, Where there is not a where. So then where are you running my friend? Your niyat … Continue reading →

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