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Shells of Loneliness

Rain Rain go away, come back another day... I listened as it fell, as it washed away the dirt. Blissful rain. Secretly wishing and hoping that it would also wash away the heavy thoughts that filled my mind. Thoughts that still clung to the mouldering past. Took a left turn and there she was. In the rain. Standing on the kerb by the roadside. The woman of my dreams. All my life, I have been waiting for this. This euphoria spilling. I went weak in the knees and my stomach went tight. I felt in that moment, this has got to be right. What do I have to do to get her to notice me? For so long my heart's been controlling as I've wanted to make a move. Not sure what else there is to do and being unaccustomed to courage, I just admired her from a distance. Perfect, if only I could use that word to describe her. If she were within my reach, I could have touched. I wished I was as brave as the rain, for rain is never afraid to fall. She closed her eyes, leaned to start the kiss. I sta...