+ Love
by tiffani zii
so the day comes when the wind blows our two hearts awaythis day was running from it’s relayribbons fell, and so did we,failed to grasp the honey’s bee so I’ll look at you in my memoryand sometimes I stay, sometimes I leave
by tiffani zii
Something gentle about the ache enduredmakes the memory of the kiss—a heart drawn on a window during the rainfrom the hot breath of my lips,a special, dauntingkind of bliss. Oh, my fingertips were lacedin a leather jacket that wasn’t even mine,and my stare fell hard down your cheston a sunny day. I knew I didn’t want to run away,but I did—abandoning reason, slinging tongues. … Read More tender beneath your storm
+ Love
by tiffani zii
mediocre medicinea plagueinfantilit’s not what it seemsis what you always told me watching you leadis what led meto confusion bottles rattledwindows strayedcats stayeda mechanism that encounteredtrue betrayala pathetic closure palms sway and my wishes weighremembering my strengthwas only the beginning skin was tightboilersmy appearance changedunder your demand sometimes i thought; for the better of meand i won’t deny iti’m better now as shade shines … Read More water flow
by tiffani zii
how vicious / pretentiousclock ticking between bordersa war zonemy conscious mind—abilities to be at peace our cycles unlike oceans—they roar like lions on mountaintopsi feel my heartbeatonly time would telltick tickthe universe at workundercover officer of fateanswering the fight of debate how vicious the suede,heat still clinging to your arms—you held me like a performance,but the universe holds me with truth at 2:30 a.m. … Read More ticking borders
+ Love
by tiffani zii
there it was againa washed-up droughtfrom the panic of a heartless core—not a heartless man,but the foundation within him,brittle to the bore. without two bare hands to holdthe woman who poured into,but also scolded himfor the absence of an openingto hear her softly,to brush her hair behind her ears,and whisper—“i am here.” there it was again,her yearning from yearsof tether and pull,running toward her … Read More already hers
+ Love
by tiffani zii
all of those bags, are they a way to hold onto my past? his patience, it’s made me realize certain faults. i’m more aware of today than ever. i feel seen. his tenderness is how. his eyes: a flame crashing between a wave. the connection glows, lights me up inside. where did i meet him? what were our first words? i wonder how it … Read More approx. 5:44 a.m.
+ Love
by tiffani zii
but i don’t want anybody but you.i don’t want anyone else. and in this moment i realizethat’s exactly what i want—what i’m yearning for—summed up in two sentences by ernest hemingway. and i know that pending call between usmight become a silent dare,like the last time i tried circling backto someone who couldn’t decide on me.while i hoped beneath white sheets, tired,his choices became … Read More dial tone
by tiffani zii
running miles in my mindwhile gin provides a good timeit never was black and whitefor that, you were right tethered to the circumstanceof standing alone—so I deny the phonea ring to your thronereaching for your bonesdead bodies wash ashorememories of us ‘once before’ photo eclipse—and the moon shun brightfull moon delightthe last time you were inside I know I pushaway from youit’s a universal … Read More snake dust
+ Love
by tiffani zii
swollen heart. ripple tears.burning bridges. flooding scenes. secret weapons. behind the scenes.felt you here. feel you gone. dare to fly. send a wire.pick up the phone. burry your ego. shaking bones. timid and cold.wrestled hair. stare is stale. fragments in frames. silly war game.pretend you care. forget i’m real. walk of shame. how’s heaven, any blame?comb my dress. paint my lids. wish me well. … Read More fragments
by tiffani zii
I’m just looking for a distraction,But I’m home every day.The wind is strong,And it’s too cold to go outside this way. ’Cause my heart is achingAnd that wind will take meSome place that I don’t know. And everywhere that I go without youIs just another placeUnlike home. I’m missing a part of meThat part of me is you.And I know it must sound weakTo … Read More guard down
by tiffani zii
Permission to live on time-anyone can hurt us.Anyone can become a striking linein a poem,the reason behind a stroke on canvas- to push youto analyze yourself,to be your best, or stay in bed all day,dripping red stains on the sheetsfrom crystal. Just enough time,and you’ll have criticswondering what it all means.
+ Love
by tiffani zii
The cement slithered like sand through my toesexcept through my bones.I became cold,a brick wall.So much time passed,I no longer knew what I held inside,what I was capable of.But I still feel.I still love.And…it still hurts.
AZUL LETRA 