stairs

He was running. Same route, higher speed. Heartrate beyond 170, beats almost a single sound. Wind and blood fighting in his ears for dominance. The heat of the day had a hold only in singular still sunny spots along the track. Mostly, the air had a wet coolness. Felt like running through a [...]

YYOUU

what is life without you?
a series of chores
done because they are there
done to rip my thoughts away from you
if even only for an instant
because otherwise I would go berserk with despair and rage    

11 years ago

there is still some wine left in the bottle:
I had two mojitos tonight on a brown leather couch with a woman I once was in love with
11 years ago
I tried to find some remnants of my former love in her eyes
I did not
it was not because her eyes were blue, not hazel
it was because she [...]

lady raincloud (08-26, 11:41)

Another day with Lady Raincloud hiding in the distance. Cropped my hair short, a desperate attempt to please the Gods of Time and Space. A scent lingering, water lilies and burning sage. Touch water in a deserted basin, memories rising. No soothe.

day 1 – exposure

A close call, that’s what it was. Looking back, it was a rare opportunity. An amuse-gueule served on a silver platter. I let it pass, let it slip away. What was I thinking? Nothing, or rather: too much. Be it as it may, the chance was gone. Forever, I thought.
“What are your plans for tonight?” [...]