David Watson Brown : Writing

Compulsive engagement

Compulsive engagement

A Poem by David Watson Brown


The baby cries A shuddering, screeching, howling force that grabs her Mother by the throat, shaking her like a ragdoll, coughing, spluttering, ..
My friend

My friend

A Poem by David Watson Brown


I love you, my friendfor your kind, warm heart,for the songs you sing and the smiles you bring I love you, my friendfor your compassionate soul,for th..
The vessel

The vessel

A Poem by David Watson Brown


The glass becomes like an extension of her arm Clenched firmly at the stem, it seems to lead her every gesture Like the cargo of a vessel on a storm..
Justice

Justice

A Poem by David Watson Brown


You have no rights You must remain silent Everything you think and feel will be held against you in a court with Laws, but no Justice You ma..
Old heart

Old heart

A Poem by David Watson Brown


Most times, old heart, you're like a sultry walking blues; 48 beats per minute of Muddy or John Lee shuffling a twelve bar, never out of rhyth..
Emptiness

Emptiness

A Poem by David Watson Brown


The void beckons and emptiness, awaits Where what isn't, is greater than what was Where what is, becomes in part, what's not And what..
Liquid lover

Liquid lover

A Poem by David Watson Brown


He comes to you and takes your breath in a way that I can never imagine He drowns you in his love, making you helpless for more, always more ..
Punishment

Punishment

A Poem by David Watson Brown


Your anger is like the sinewy arm that cracks the bullwhip of your words, tearing deep strips from the soft flesh of my heart. You can't ..
The deceiver

The deceiver

A Poem by David Watson Brown


He reaches out andgrasps your handas only a true friend can,he pulls you close,to calm your fearsand then,a whisper in your earMy friend, he breathes,..
Aura

Aura

A Poem by David Watson Brown


My face flushes and tingles as I near your presence, encountering thatunnameable feeling, giving off a palpable buzz of joy, an almost electric field ..