By Autumn He came and sang to me softly Serenades of silk were wrapped around me Seduced by sensual ardour. No thought, No breath, Just the moment. No yesterday, No tomorrow, Just the moment. One touch to erase all cognizance One kiss to silence all protests His words were spoken with the most pristine perfection. [...]

By Autumn I can feel she’s tense I hope everything’s alright. Yesterday she sang to me Soft, sweet and beautiful. I can hear them talking, Is it about me? She gets up, “Mommy, where are we going?” Something cold and hard touches me, NO, leave me alone! “Mommy, what’s happening…?” “I promise I won’t kick [...]

By Autumn I sat there sad tears rolling down my cheeks. Engulfed in darkness and I couldn’t even speak. Thinking of the wrongs to me that was done. Not a glimmer of light could be seen. It felt like a terrible dream. Slowly I muster up the courage to call Your name. Angry, frightened and [...]

By Autumn Anxious I lie, awake, aware, aloof Millions of little ideas run through my mind And I’m drowned in confusion. What if? But how? WHY? Surely I’m not alone. Until daybreak- Clandestine conversations escape me And I’m trapped in a world left untouched by human interaction. Afraid Alone I’m cut off from sound and [...]