The world is a stage, a poem

The world is a stage. But I’m no actress! I stand here in the middle of the stage waiting for the spotlight to shine upon me. I feel small, unworthy. Invisible to the naked eye. There without light, darkness falls. I’m standing in the middle of the stage in darkness. Doubt caressing my skin. Whispering… Continue reading The world is a stage, a poem

Sestina, a poetic form

Underneath my desk there’s a sort of hidden from the eye small bookshelf were I’ve smuggled away my writing magazines. The other day, haven’t checked them out in a long time, I took one out randomly just for the fun of it thinking I might find something new from pages I’ve browsed many times. Indeed… Continue reading Sestina, a poetic form

Desire

I want to show her the world. See the glitter in her eyes resembling the moment when the light touches the surface of the water as the sun turns to sleep. I want to witness the explosion of emotions pumping the red fluid to her growing heart, like the rapid pace of a herd of… Continue reading Desire

Black Shadow, a poem

              No body, no face, nor tears; only a distant moaning in the desert. Muted words lost in the sandy winds. Prison robe, eternal damnation. Hands scratch it, no marks. Through minuscule holes, curious black eyes gaze upon the male scenery. Living dead cloaked in shadow. Thinks, believes, hopes,… Continue reading Black Shadow, a poem