The Hold Of The Neighbourhood Gossip

I'm bothered  about
What she thinks
And yes, I admit
That her opinions stink
But though I do
Sometimes attempt
I'm unable to disengage
And severe the link

A Mean Reprimand

My enthusiasm
Is to blame
It was great once
But is now
A shame

Because as I hop
In merry excitement
With a mocking scowl
He calls me a name

Spews in a tone
That's cold and low
"You're acting lame
For an aging dame"

Rejected

I need to suppress
My overwhelming desire
As it won't progress
Or go higher

For he has spoken
"You will lust alone
Till eventually
You tire!"

Acidity

My chemistry
Has gone
All wrong

Even a word
A tone
Or a sad song

Can corrode
My stomach further
And turn my face
Long!

Insecure

Somehow
Despite the years
Despite the love
The bonding
Tight as concrete
I cannot unlisten
The caution
Whispered
Inside my head
The voice hisses
Again and again
And again
"Be insecure
Be suspicious
For all fears
Are not unfounded"

From a Temporary Muse '99

You brighten up my day
With the light of your smile
And I can feel you
Touch you
Hold you
But never ever tell you
What it means to me
To mean to you
A little something.

New Lovers '99

The freshness of the morn
Is gone
The energy in the limbs
Is numb
We can feel the hot sweat drying
Sleep demanding
Space and time
You and I
Begin our day
Now...