I said, "hello,"
What was her answer--
A look of distrust;
A look of distain.

What will she prove
With that icy stare?
That I am unworthy
To help raise our kids?

I said, "hello";
She didn’t reply.
The look on her face
Was answer enough.

Read more: She Glared at Me Today

The paper cup,
drained, discarded,
buffeted about
by indifferent winds.
Its purpose in life,
the relief it gave,
now forgotten--
a snapshot in time.
The final fall
with laughter in parting.
Its concrete bed,
an uncaring grave.
Longing to be,
quench thirst once again.
But who wants to drink
from a dirty used cup?

Read more: The Paper Cup

Fast forward through
The daily routine.
No need to watch;
You've seen it before.

Although subtle changes
May sometimes appear,
They remain unseen--
Lost in the blur.

Something catches your eye,
You grab the remote.
But the controls don't work,
The batteries are drained.

So there is no stop;
There is no rewind.
The play button's broken;
Hang on for the ride!

Read more: Fast Forward

A chest,
A book,
A scent,
A look.
Vanishing slowly;
Pieces of you.

A home,
A plan,
A future,
A laugh,
Vanishing slowly;
pieces of life.

A love,
A bond,
A trust,
All gone.
Vanishing slowly;
Pieces of me.