Like a ship upon the storm-tossed sea Destined to be cast to and fro. One day tribulations shall seek us out, And then my awful terror will grow. But why need I fear or tremble? E'en though I be plunged into the abyss. I know the day will surely arrive, That you'd come and rescue me with a kiss. For you have always been my anchor, Amidst the dreadful tempest and calm. And whilst I dwell in your loving arms, I know you'll...

After my experience with various hotels, I discovered a better alternative - staying in a local house in a 'spare room'. The benefits were manifold. It was cheaper, I could leave clothes and toiletries rather than carrying back and forth, and lastly, I met new people. So it was that I found people with a spare room who were happy to have someone contribute to the costs of running a house. I stayed with a number of people....

The explosions are dull, distant, and yet they rattle deafeningly in my bones. One part of my brain knows they're harmless, they make people happy, only fairy lights in the sky - but the other part shrinks and jitters. So I, too, shrink and jitter-jitter-jitter ceaselessly. But then you come put the blindfold over my squeezed-shut eyes and press the headphones tightly over my ears. You simply cover me like a warm weighted...

Outside, outside! The storm rages on.Purple talons, raking the stars and tearing thenight sky asunder! The low inhuman rumble thatinevitably follows is a sign that the beast has notbeen satisfied yet. The steady drone of rain, unpredictable, erratic,random yet certain. It swells and dips, sometimesa murmur, sometimes a scream as loud as the regalbeast it gives way to. No rhyme, no reason, a forceof nature that can not be...

She lays there in bed,Wrapped in a blanket,Wishing it was his arms,Sniffing his t-shirt.She has on her pillows,Knowing he is thinking of her,Feeling his touch she rolls over,Making room on the bed,Crawling into bed, he wraps,His arms around her,Pulling her closeShe sinks into his embraceFeeling his breath,On the back of her neck,Giving her goosebumps,She shudders and smiles,Then closes her eyes.He holds her tight,Feeling...

Gentle archesReddish brown Traced alongThe barest sound As my fingerStrokes your brow Each touch lends strengthTo hope struck down Waxy finishWiry feel You close your eyesAs I set free The wearinessThat chafes your soul A heart so fullIt overflows Then bleeds its lifeFilled, drained, by turns With each fresh joyAnd each fresh hurt Tumbled mixElation, doubt Some days such grayThen sun bursts out And at each turnI stroke yo...

Draw me near and cheer meGrace me with your smileLet a veil encircle ‘round Concealing us, a while Let me lean against youStrong and warm and thereRadiating surenessShielded from life’s glare And as your chest enfolds meComfort’s warmth does riseCatching at the core of meLighting in your eyes A shifting of emotionGlints through this tender calmConvergently occurringAs you hold me in your arms Shall we disrupt this beauty?...

A curve of moon Cast shadingAcross your sleeping face A distant train Was whistlingSound alone through space Awakened deep in nighttimeA chill slipped in the roomI pressed myself against youTo chase away the gloom And just by merely sleepingLying next to meMy fears evaporatedAlmost magically Relaxing then beside youThe train whistled once moreI drifted back to sleep againSoothed by your tender snore.

Nature abhors a vacuumYet this whole remained unfilledSapping the strength I musterTesting the endurance of my willA need long left unansweredReassurance continually soughtPersistent emptiness prevailedIn spite of all I had wroughtA certain caring unattendedIn unintentional neglectIn opposition of the needLove hoped it could correctOne heart found that healsCalming turbulent seasHer love is the warmthOf summer’s gentle br...