Six Second Kiss

The piece explores the significance of a six-second kiss, igniting passion and strengthening emotional bonds between couples. It shares personal anecdotes about a busy January, including Christmas tree removal and plans for the weekend amidst snow. Colleen looks forward to the Super Bowl, preparing her traditional chili.

Wing and a Prayer

This week, Colleen reflects on challenges faced during January while balancing work and self-care, incorporating personal poetry and the phrase “two wrongs don’t make a right.”

Envy Street

Envy Street On a quiet street, beneath the starlightBehind lace curtains, our secrets will keep.A private soirée, two hearts taking flight,But in the shadows, nosy neighbors peep. Prying eyes lurk behind the windowpaneTo catch a glimpse of secrets they desire.Shallow souls, feeding on another’s pain,Careless tongues spread rumors and fuel the fire. But let themContinue reading “Envy Street”

Surrender

Surrender Down the mountainside a gentle breeze blowsThrough the mighty maples and oaks so fair.Past the gold meadows where the river flowsNightingale crooning, love is in the air. I found you sitting on the rocks aloneAs day faded into velvet twilight.Lost in this world, no one to call your ownWhile distant stars illuminate the night.Continue reading “Surrender”

Momentum

Momentum Fear pulls me downwardsinister thoughts creepingin corners of my dark mindgripping tight, talons sharpas I bleed from the inside outand rail to the heavens in ragefrom the depths of an anguished soul. Passion pushes me onwardparting a veil of diaphanous desiresatin hush, silken touchthe scent and taste of loveas the glorious sun glowsin effervescentContinue reading “Momentum”

A Little More Wine

A Little More Wine The fireplace glows, the mood is set,Sparks ignite like the day we met.One glass of red, warm and divine…May I have a little more wine? Hot molten wax burns down the wicksOn sterling silver candlesticks.Passion burning, I’m feeling fine…May I have a little more wine? Bright stars collide as our soulsContinue reading “A Little More Wine”

The Road To Resolution

  The Road to Resolution (A Kyrielle Sonnet) Roads stretch far as the eye can see, Speeding white lines hypnotize me. Drive nonstop until morning light… I’m going the distance tonight. All bets off in the quest for fire, The quiet search for heart’s desire. Eight hundred miles to set things right… I’m going theContinue reading “The Road To Resolution”