Chops : Writing

Those Words

Those Words

A Poem by Chops


Those words. Almost But not Spoken. Written But not Sent. Thought But not Said. Those arms. Right there But not Reaching. Em..
Eggshells

Eggshells

A Poem by Chops


The eggshells I tread To avoid your pique Every step cut me deeper Now their memories I keep
Time to Stay Mute

Time to Stay Mute

A Poem by Chops


When bad feelings Bred of disappointment and frustration Have begun to crowd out the good feelings From times now distant And long unfueled I..
My Sun Dips Low

My Sun Dips Low

A Poem by Chops


My sun has moved well past overhead. Indeed, it may be close to dipping into the horizon. Sometimes the sun sets quickly. Sometimes the orange ball..
Recovering Pursuer

Recovering Pursuer

A Poem by Chops


It got by me, but I had meant to mark That certain date on this year’s calendar. The 2nd anniversary. Of the time we last had intimacy. T..
Steer (5-7-5)

Steer (5-7-5)

A Poem by Chops


If you’re gonna steer, Your hands must be on the wheel. You’re in control, dear. In loving, you know, As well as in driving cars, ..
Love in the Morning

Love in the Morning

A Poem by Chops


Your curls spill across the pillowIn the slanted lightYour body softly risesThen settles.I watch.Unable to waitI kiss your eyesThenyour toes.You stir ..
Squandered

Squandered

A Poem by Chops


We were so youngWhen we pairedAttractedBy our radical youthThinking ourselvesRebellious and boldWith the maturityOf teenage grownupsAttachedBy our sam..
Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors

A Poem by Chops


There’s a hardened placeIn my headSolid and roughWhere you resideA place just porous enoughFor me to accessMy memories of youWith an inner coreO..
Moon and Sun

Moon and Sun

A Poem by Chops


"I see you," she said, as she slowly crept across the night sky, leaving behind a faint trail of sparkling dust. “I see YOU,” he said, ..

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