SleeplessVolcano : Writing

A 100 words & three promises

A 100 words & three promises

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


I saved a hundred wordsand stashed them in a secret chestI'll open the dayYou hungry earsare once againableto listenI promisethat my words are flavore..
Finding peace on a park bench

Finding peace on a park bench

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


It’s been a while since we spoke Your words have turned orange and brown Like the leaves In my empty driveway. Your whispers sti..
Dialogue with a poem

Dialogue with a poem

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


I had a dialogue with a poemit asked me to not look for interesting wordsbut to merely listento its whispersfor simple truthis more powerfulthan lofty..
Limerick of love

Limerick of love

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


Lights, camera, actionyou've become my secret distractionWhen I hear your voiceI have no other choicethan to give my eyes fresh traction.Lights, camer..
Just three months

Just three months

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


The guys and gals In smooth white jackets And letters after their names Claim That it only takes three months To conquer those feelings Of missi..
Just a daydream

Just a daydream

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


I senseyour mindis churningif it makes youfeel bettermy heartis burningwhile the earth -and memories,keep turning.
When wisdom speaks to would-be lovers

When wisdom speaks to would-be lovers

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


When would-be lovers Shoot from the hip They don’t just maim each other But their stray attempts Of misplaced love Can alienate ..
New, every morning

New, every morning

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


You have afflicted meWith grief I deserveDip my soulInto rivers of graceLead meThrough the fires that may comeBurn awayThat which is not from heavenSo..
Cookie-cutter love

Cookie-cutter love

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


I did not noticeHow stealthily Our cosy smilesAnd rainswept embracesMorphed into cookie-cutter loveMaybeIt was, your one-size-fits-all heartMaybeIt wa..
A quick chat with wisdom

A quick chat with wisdom

A Poem by SleeplessVolcano


You're checking the wrong mailbox, my frienddon't feed the insecurities of your hungerdon't seek the nourishment of a few drops of pleasurewhen the ri..