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A reviewing critic I’m standing in a sea of strangers amidst a nightlife that is alive and well. Up there on stage, we see eye to eye the girl who sings about a guy playing a guitar, alone in a freezing garage. Today is a special day, she announces, the strangers yell for another song.…

Time and attention falls freely on both sides, and just as I start to speak freely you too take notice. There is a natural equality to the way you nurture and no matter the role you’re eager to play the part. It’s in the way you look and see things causing this envious side to…

Not wanting to explain why I placed a loaded kiss on your mouth I was hoping you felt the urgency coming from my lips. I need to say I love you standing face to face the cup overflows you step from that little dress. These are the sensitive hours for sure. Wanting to ignore my…

The sky is threatening, still, I swallow the truth and wait. Winds pick at the edges and it’s hard not to notice, just how dependent I’ve become. Silence has settled peacefully, I wait here for the eye to come. Caught up in the moment I yearn for you. Prayers churn inside, and so I meditate…

Temperamental living the promise has always been I’ll take care of you. Eyes centered and focused keeping the minutes clear from all distractions. Even when your mom starts it up I’ll keep your chin high above all the bullshit. When she starts judging your decisions, we’ll respectfully turn and smile because it’s all coming from…