My Safe Haven

I could go miles and miles away
yet I will choose to stay
in the place and the moment
we held hands for the first time

I could paddle my way, over
the greater currents and superior waves
yet I will choose to row
my way back to the place and time
we fought our biggest fight
for the first time

I could live in paradise, or create
my own little beautiful world
yet I sure am will choose
to be with you, my paradise,
my little beautiful world

my safe haven


For Kate’s Friday – Fun
https://aroused.blog/2021/05/09/friday-fun-paddling/

for Eugi’s weekly prompt (i am late..)
https://amanpan.com/2021/05/06/eugis-weekly-prompt-paradise-may-6-2021/

That Summer (A Flash Fiction)

That Summer (A Flash Fiction)

The mango appendages now bent like those of a Christmas tree. She wished its Christmas, for every Christmas they say “wish and it will be granted”.

No, it was not Christmas.

Summer.

 Yet a renewed gust chilled her skin.

“Marc,” she whispered. “Speak to me, for heaven’s sake, speak to me Marc.”

But he did not.

All she could hear was inhaling and gasping. She put a hand to her mouth. She thought she might scream but nothing came out of her mouth.

Fear of the unknown, she kept quiet. The numbness of her hand glued her lips shut.


And, yes, the shame. That silenced her, too.

What happened up there in the small room was memorable yet very heartbreaking.

No one said a word.

No one dared to.

She could only wish for Christmas – a Christmas miracle.

NaPoWriMo Day 27

For kate Friday Fun

https://aroused.blog/2021/04/24/friday-fun-bent/

That, Is What Family Is All About

that crazy lunch together with loud screaming voices, getting through as everyone
struggles to be heard

that makes it all worthwhile…

that nonsense conversation with pointless arguments, wanting to make a stand to win the debate

that makes it all unforgettable…

that wild online team game with all of the adults ganging up on the young ones, trying to outsmart the poor little souls

that makes it all funny…

that craziness,
that nonsense,
that pointlessness,

that makes it all unique and oh so special

that craziness,
that nonsense,
that pointlessness,

that adds vibrant color to life

and

that, is what family is all about

and

I am glad I took the big leap with you

NaPoWriMo Day 19 – https://www.napowrimo.net/day-nineteen-6/

Write a humorous rant. In this poem, you may excoriate to your heart’s content all the things that get on your nerves. Perhaps it’s people who tailgate when driving or don’t put the caps back on pens after they use them. Or the raccoons who get into your garbage cans.

Friday Fun – https://aroused.blog/2021/04/17/friday-fun-colours/

Your Eyes

oh, how I marveled at
the blazing sun,
its burning heat
its cheerful radiant color
they remind me of your eyes
oh, your eyes, the day I met
you, one morning,
in a room so crowded
there, I saw you, just like
how a girl meets a boy
in the movies, in the novels
your eyes bear a beautiful story
your eyes hold a burning fire for life
your eyes support a wild phenomenal dream
I have your eyes then
etched into my heart,
carved into my soul,
engraved in my thoughts
chiseled in every syllable
inscribed in every verse
of my poetry, of my prose
your eyes
your eyes
my heart’s home
my soul’s resting place
your eyes
your eyes
my love

for kate’s Friday Fun

https://aroused.blog/2021/03/28/friday-fun-etching/

Embrace

what is with your embrace
that I long to have always?
the kind of embrace, I, forever will be reminded
of how love was born between our bleeding souls
your embrace, was my first memory
of how you held me tight,
just as our love was new
when words were not needed,
to manifest love,
to manifest you


what is with your embrace
that I long to have always?
the kind of embrace, I, forever will be
grateful for
for it warmed my heart when things were tough, and the world was rough
your embrace, was my only escape,
when life’s contrasting events
hit me the hardest
when words were not needed
to manifest love
to manifest you


what is with your embrace
that I long to have always?
the kind of embrace, I, tried to resist
but it was so electrifying
that I found myself passionately
returning your affection
I melted into your arms and welcomed
your warm lips that sought mine
when words were not needed
to manifest love
to manifest us

For Kate’s Friday Fun
https://aroused.blog/2021/03/20/friday-fun-contrasts/

I Bet You Were Right

remember how we used
to talk ’bout movies and love songs
and happily -ever- after?
you said romance is for the hopeless romantic, for the young,
the careless and the carefeee
I bet you were right,
you were right
‘cos at forty -five,
I’m the same; young,
careless, carefree,
hopeless romantic
still crazy in love with you


remember how we used
to talk ’bout our story
our love story,
you said it could be a beautiful plot
for an original movie storyline pitch
I bet you were right,
your were right
‘cos at forty – five
I still believe, ours is the best
love story ever


For kate
https://aroused.blog/2021/03/13/friday-fun-original/


A Perfect Streak Of Love And Destiny

it’s true then what they say,
no amount of words will find a way
of expressing how much you love when its too great
too good, too endearing, my dear
but i’ll say it the best way my poet heart
can anyway

i love you, for many wonderful reasons
like when you just look at me with so much admiration
how can i not notice the smile in your eyes
and the joy on your face, and for that you made
me the happiest as always

i love you, for the many times you make me giggle like a little child getting a hand-made doll
or the way you charm me with your classic
boy-next-door wink
oh, how you make me blush,
my heart skipping a beat

let me pause by saying, of course i don’t forget, we’ve come a long way, my dear
and i swear, the rocky roads and crazy road bumps, we’ve been through
were testaments of true love,
worthy of one great love tale

above all, my love, its true what they say
love knows no boundaries, doesn’t even have an age limit or expiry date, ‘cos trust me when i say, at forty – five, i love you
like i used to love you back in the days
when we were crazy and young and careless

ours, my dear, is a love written in the stars
where the universe conspires
and the Gods and Goddesses unite
to create a perfect story line, a perfect match, a perfect tale
for two imperfect individuals, to love and to hold, ’till death do they part

and so it’s true what they say,
no amount of words will find a way
of expressing how much you love when its too great
too good, too endearing, my dear
but maybe not, for a poet like me
‘cos i have a hundred million ways to tell you how much i love you

a perfect streak of love and destiny

for Kates Friday Fun

Through All The Times

through all the things i’ve done
and in all the many places i’ve gone
for the many times i’ve changed my ways
and for the countless moments and days
you’ve been in my heart, in my thoughts I swear

through the many faces and friends i’ve met
and the enormous challenges i’ve bet
for the hours i’ve consumed, i’ve depleted
and for the battles I tried winning but lost
you’ve been in my heart, in my thoughts I swear


throughall the memories i’ve kept, some lost, some forgotten
and the many times i tried to recreate
them
and the magnitude of experiences i’ve written
you’ve been in my heart, in my thoughts I swear


through all the times i was grateful, i was thankful
’twas because our paths have crossed
forever you will be in my heart, in my thoughts
grateful, thankful, blessed always and forever

For Kate’s Friday Fun
https://aroused.blog/2021/02/20/friday-fun-your-path/

I’m Not Skinny

I’m not skinny, I’m not thin
I’m just fit and lean
I can do rounds of planks and squats
as you watch and admire with loving thoughts
I can have a fully loaded vegetable salad meal
as you enjoy steaks and your cheeseburger meal


I’m not skinny, I’m not thin
I’m just fit and lean
I can fit into anything, skinny jeans and fitted tops
while you struggle to keep track of your blue faded jeans
I can live without carbs, and I don’t even miss it a bit
as you feast over a fries, a pasta and a big chunk of meat


I’m not skinny, I’m not thin
I’m just fit and lean
and the best part of it, is I can wear your oversized shirt
as you tuck me into bed, my face burrowed feeling your heartbeat
that’s not even yet, ‘cos I’d wake up in the middle of my sleep
with you tracing every bit of my curve and shape

I’m not skinny, I’m not thin
I’m just fit and lean


For Kate’s Friday Fun – Diet

https://aroused.blog/2021/02/13/friday-fun-diet/