Queen of My Heart

Red petals fall to the tear-soaked soil Lush, vibrant, and full of color You were like them, so long ago I lay them beside you, the queen of my heart Like those petals, fallen  

Speckle of light: A poem on love in the face of death

You lit a fire in my eyes, my morning star You kept me warm at night, my evening star You were awe-inspiring, my sunshine You carried me when I was weak, my angel And lifted me to greater heights, my wings But tonight I bow before you, this box bereft of broken and bloody bruises […]