poetry – Shaun M. Wilkinson

Soar

I held her close Swearing I would never let go. She took flight In a momentary lapse. She soared through the clouds, Wings beating back resistance. I longed for her return, Coaxing where I may. Yet, I relented in the end For she is more beautiful Soaring above the world Than she ever was inContinue reading “Soar”

Love In Ten Lines

I was scrolling a few evenings ago when I stumbled upon an interesting challenge posted by taehreh; write a poem about love in ten lines. She wrote a beautiful poem, which you can read here. I nearly forgot, but realizing that it is National Poetry Month jogged my memory. I took a bit of aContinue reading “Love In Ten Lines”

Gothik Romantika

Bookmark’d (1st Revision)

-An Inside Look At My Revisions-

I slide a bookmark snug against the last page,
And I start from the beginning.

A Wish to Prolong Butterfly Kisses

I wish upon your brown eyes
That there never is a last time
That there never was a last time
That the story doesn’t end here

A Trip to Hell – Auschwitz

It was surreal. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to finish processing what I saw, but I know that it’ll never be complete without delving into the human side of it… the heart of it… from the pain expressed as much as possible through the pen. (cont.)

Engulfed

I No Longer Mattered (First Draft)

This isn’t my best work. It definitely requires refinement. However, on occasion, the pen starts moving and the raw emotion pours forth. I don’t think I’ve opened the spigot yet, not at full capacity, but you oftentimes have to let the rust and shit spew before the water comes out clean. I’m no world-renowned poet,Continue reading “I No Longer Mattered (First Draft)”

The Sun

The Endless Chase

How do I relieve your doubt? Help you feel the love I feel? Reciprocated passion Desiring you ’till time ceases. I risk my sanity And give you all Oh, me… I’ve never been all in. Always one step behind Keeping a watchful eye And still blindsided by deceit. I forego it all for you. IContinue reading “The Endless Chase”