Desperation

“Desperation never adds to a woman’s allure, remember that.”

Jane Steen, The House of Closed Doors

June Reading

Special focus on stories written by Caribbean authors for the month of June. It is a fantastic chance to appreciate not only brilliant talent but understanding and digging into themes that revolve around Caribbean culture.

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Your Eyes

Smile,
cozy,
come hither
mesmerizing daze
smothering always.
Heat transferred whilst I stare.
Feel the intensity build – breathe!
Hot! Who turned the oven on – whew.
Stop doing that thing you do, damn it.
I wonder if you felt the electric tug.

Post 13: National Poetry Month

Poetry Form: Etheree