Submissions by scatteredsilence
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Before (5)
Sun hits the windshield, so she grabs at the visor…
5 years ago..
Her heart rushed
Bursting forth into a wider expanse
Smashing worlds
Burning everything in its path
She melted in the heat
Her addiction escalating
Her grip weakened
She was … taken in
Seduced by his sin
Unable to hold back
She stood not a chance
So intoxicating was his kiss
He overcame her easily
Keeping her near the edge
Ready to jump from the balcony
Losing control
Nowhere to...
5 years ago..
Her heart rushed
Bursting forth into a wider expanse
Smashing worlds
Burning everything in its path
She melted in the heat
Her addiction escalating
Her grip weakened
She was … taken in
Seduced by his sin
Unable to hold back
She stood not a chance
So intoxicating was his kiss
He overcame her easily
Keeping her near the edge
Ready to jump from the balcony
Losing control
Nowhere to...
#betrayal
#regret
#secrets
82 reads
High Noon (4)
Let the colour begin…
Light cracks the blind
As the midday sun swells
Heat penetrates an opening…
In the doorway stands a interesting couple
They enter the bar
The barman looks up, sensing their strangeness
The woman takes the lead
She asks for beer along with beef jerk
Behind her, a young man stands awkwardly
Their clothes have seen better days
It’s a faded look for sure… like an 80’s throwback
Altogether, they stand, slightly tragic
They pay with creased up notes
Revealing dirty fingers, with cheap rings,...
Light cracks the blind
As the midday sun swells
Heat penetrates an opening…
In the doorway stands a interesting couple
They enter the bar
The barman looks up, sensing their strangeness
The woman takes the lead
She asks for beer along with beef jerk
Behind her, a young man stands awkwardly
Their clothes have seen better days
It’s a faded look for sure… like an 80’s throwback
Altogether, they stand, slightly tragic
They pay with creased up notes
Revealing dirty fingers, with cheap rings,...
#desert
#escape
#freedom
62 reads
Cracks in the tarmac (3)
And again…
I Look around, so as to divert his attention
He can’t remember the memories he often mentions
His brain is awash
Lost as a little child
Tender words are splintering in spite of me
I'm running away from the light, so he can’t see my guilt
I don’t want him to love me like this…
When I've discovered a safe haven away from here
Somewhere in the distance
And he’s now falling asleep
Just as the day breaks
I drive like a demon
Finding every crack
Here we go; screams throughout all...
I Look around, so as to divert his attention
He can’t remember the memories he often mentions
His brain is awash
Lost as a little child
Tender words are splintering in spite of me
I'm running away from the light, so he can’t see my guilt
I don’t want him to love me like this…
When I've discovered a safe haven away from here
Somewhere in the distance
And he’s now falling asleep
Just as the day breaks
I drive like a demon
Finding every crack
Here we go; screams throughout all...
#desert
#fate
#travel
59 reads
Morning light (2)
Continuing…
Into the distance
Sweeping vistas rush to greet us
Atmospheres thicken
We stare…
Wide eyed
Our hearts, aligned
Just like it’s always been
Innocence, our blessing
Blood diamonds forever
How I love you…
this first morning
….of the rest of our lives
Gathering pace
As we pierce the glare
A sideways glance
Captures the desolation
These are the wild places
Gorgeously inviting to me
…I’m so glad to be next to you
A run down settlement comes into...
Into the distance
Sweeping vistas rush to greet us
Atmospheres thicken
We stare…
Wide eyed
Our hearts, aligned
Just like it’s always been
Innocence, our blessing
Blood diamonds forever
How I love you…
this first morning
….of the rest of our lives
Gathering pace
As we pierce the glare
A sideways glance
Captures the desolation
These are the wild places
Gorgeously inviting to me
…I’m so glad to be next to you
A run down settlement comes into...
#escape
#fate
#love
61 reads
Leaving tonight (1)
Opening.
Buckle in…
She said
We’re heading out
Beyond this area
Away from these lights
It’s a process starting
Which gets me thinking
Hold on tight!
Let’s leave this noise behind
Change your prospective, she says
Question your preconceptions
Perhaps now is the time
To break free from conventions
Take a risk…
Explore the unknown
Who knows what’s out there..?
She challenges… always
Her eyes are much like windows
The view is breath taking
With her, anything...
Buckle in…
She said
We’re heading out
Beyond this area
Away from these lights
It’s a process starting
Which gets me thinking
Hold on tight!
Let’s leave this noise behind
Change your prospective, she says
Question your preconceptions
Perhaps now is the time
To break free from conventions
Take a risk…
Explore the unknown
Who knows what’s out there..?
She challenges… always
Her eyes are much like windows
The view is breath taking
With her, anything...
#escape
#fate
82 reads
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