Inner Discomfort

Relentless self-scrutiny is not
so easily changed.
Obsessive inner discomfort
can be compulsive
and bring feelings of shame
with oneself. 

Bears The Blame

People criticize a woman
who gives up love,
yet no one criticizes the man
for the same story.
The woman bears the blame
in love and life.

Dark Winter

I remember what happened
after I lost 
my love,
my life of dark winter
without passion or depth
fizzled out
drifting me in black mood.