Jaime Tollefson : Writing

Naked

Naked

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


I’m standing here naked now All I can see is what is left of me But I will get the strength I will push forward, somehow As I b..
Packages

Packages

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


All sewn up in a neat little package The ending The box The trunks All unraveling around me Heart strings, lives, drugs There&..
NOLA

NOLA

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


What is it that keeps them here? A people’s history, built up for a few hundred years Washed away all hope in just one day But fear..
Still

Still

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


The flowers have all withered The angels have not come back to visit me I crumble like the petals Underneath the pressure of the wind Th..
The Pledge

The Pledge

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


Seven wild horses climbed to the ridge Where sunset was kissing the earth The horses bellowed and gave each other a pledge Never will we for..
Battle of Wants

Battle of Wants

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


Nothing matters more than integrity My heart will want things My body will want what you bring I will not give up on my city You are a..
Leo

Leo

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


You tame a baby lion like the moment you awoke from your non-existent slumber. Saturn has you on its rings No more than the tumbleweed Will y..
My Silent Urging

My Silent Urging

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


Faith in pebbles of this path we walk upon Striking our peacock feathers before us Holding down our eyebrows while waiting for a dew drop piece..
Kibosh

Kibosh

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


Burning in my heart to the palms of my feet This morning it hit me like a ton of bricks For shame to the one who is a temptress of defeat W..
For You

For You

A Poem by Jaime Tollefson


This pouring rain couldn't fill the cavern of space Left here made by all the leaving I can still remember your sweet face It only lea..