Paralysis

The soul
felt a terrible ache,
the years went
slowly numb
in a spread of paralysis,
of shock,
an inward emptiness
in her soul.
Like dead leaves crumpling
to powder,
blown away on the wind.

Romantic Illusion

The overwhelming pressure
of that
romantic illusion.
Fate hardly matters.
You adapt to believe there is
an absolute one
for you.

Soft Flame

The soft flame of
beautiful emotions are in
vague, veiled eyes.
People pretend to
feel nothing.

Live With That

I gave up a love
so incredible:
he had me in a shiver of flesh
and touch...
I think of the face I love
and he is gone.
I know I have to live with that.