I Am Svetlana : Writing

The Vodka Trap

The Vodka Trap

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Smudged red lipstickand messy hair.It all seemed to make senseat the bottom of a vodka bottle.Becoming a tipsy girl, unchained.That's what truly stirr..
Twin Hearts

Twin Hearts

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Twin hearts beating.So close, so very close.There was a secret knowledgebetween us.I've known all my life.I wish you were here...When I felt lonely,I ..
Misguided Idea

Misguided Idea

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


As lovely as the idea may be,I can't wait for you...I must cut loose the anchorsthat weigh me down.Sitting side by side,I know now that it wasa tragic..
Field Mouse

Field Mouse

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Little field mouseamong a chorus of cicadas.A blackbirdperched on a branch.I find I cannot accept it:The bird waits patientlyto maul this open, vulner..
Winter Is Coming

Winter Is Coming

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


The thought of wintermakes me uneasyalong with a bunch ofunopened love letters.Days in a daze,I still have sometrouble gettingout of bed.It can befrus..
Mere Promises

Mere Promises

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Coming from a sleepless night,the sun is shining on a beautiful day.I feel your absence the moston days such as these.It is often a hard pillfor me to..
Take Caution

Take Caution

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


A change in the season,each its own pattern.You wouldn't want tospend one minutein my head.I spill coffee on my dress.My socks rarely match.Lips chapp..
Stone Giant

Stone Giant

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Walking in a fog,I live here in your habits.Please say you'll meet meunder a white paper sky.We were going to kissand I closed the door.Enjoying the m..
Seasonal Madness

Seasonal Madness

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


No alarm today.Still groggy cause ofnoise from the street.In pajamas onthe sidewalk whenI collect the mail.I didn't leave enough timeto tell you--I fo..
Waking Slowly After

Waking Slowly After

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


The blinds sway gently.Are you still sleeping?I pull the coversfrom between us.I paniked andmademyself a drink.What is your name again?Slow painful me..