Not Yours to Sell

Most times I bleed these words
deserted by the elusive genius
as she courts other talents

Most times I squeeze these words
salty waters blinding eyes
as dams burst leaving no survivors

Most times I sift these words
trash swirling, syllables protesting
as I step on someone’s toes

Once in a while a verse is given
mundane comes to a halt and urgency
emerges as I capture the moment

Creativity and commerce always controversial
โ€œI do it for the love.โ€
To you, impostor!
These tears, sweat and blood
are not yours to sell.

Blow Me a Kiss

And what is love?
Surely not the fleeting butterflies in summer.
It’s your everydayness that gets
My fingers twirling absentmindedly
Tracing contours of a body on fire.
Blow me a kiss, then!
For I love your company.