It’s Been Awhile

Fuck all of y’all.

Fear flows like, Sweet drops on the tongue, Of enemies emboldened,

Love smells of, Soap from Nablus, Cleansing old souls,

Joy tastes of, Sweet honey in the hearts of, Optimistic fools,

Hatred resembles, A haggard old man, Bent by ancient years,

My thoughts are dancing shadows, Flitting and darting, Some beautiful, Many hideous, Monstrous fears, Meager hopes, Infinite doubts, But one grand end.

Humiliated Fiend

Sweet nothings flowed from her pursed lips,

Kindness pooled at the corner of her smile,

Compassion traced the creases,

I fell on my knees, jaws agape,

Just to get a taste of…

Honey dripping from her mouth.