The Virginian

"I'm a Virginian!" I cried, "We don't care!" said they, "I have history throbbing through my veins!" I protested, "We're tired of your shit!' the masses clucked, "Give me Liberty!" quothe I, "Jesus Christ, will he ever..."

Am I To Be Feared

There are times when I feel my anger boiling And there is no one around to lash out at Despite the hunger I feel to strike out My fuses have all been lit And the old slow-tempered temper is going to launch I am weary, I am sad, and I don't want to be here anymore

Calmed

There are moments in my life that were punctuated with terror and fear.

Many a night I wondered how the stars didn’t collapse on me.

My words were but little refuge to an aching heart.

Then as I am about to fall flat Papers thrown all over this mish-mash floor. 

 I was touched by warm and gentle smile.

You may never realize what your eyes do to me.

Tranquil green pools.

 Slow breathes and dilicate touches.

Calmed.

WBA January 26,2011

Killing Frost

The hard killing frost always meant that it was time to squirrel hunt.
Smoke fingers lifted high in the clear crisp Valley air.
Passing down through the hollows
Crossing creeks
The soft crunch of wet leaves releases the scent of an ancient forest.
If the hunt is successful or not matters little. The passage of time is the bounty of the morning.

Where the fuck have you been?

We've been passing around the memory bowl

And the bottle of forgets

The more we smoked

The hotter the bowl

Your place was set for your lately unseen soul

Come gather to us

And drink our wine

I'll tell you this

Our worlds ain't fine

Spark up the embers and let's settle this dust

Two and three of us together deserve to kick up a fuss!

Regrets

The secret kiss I left on her neck

Very little of her perfume was left after our night

Just a taste of warmth and salt

I cared so deeply

And cried softly

I knew there wasn't time for me to stay

Her body craddle up in a tangle of cotton sheets and dreamed future

The curve of her neck was where I left my sorrowful kiss

Then to the night I took my leave