A Love Story

Under a red roof,
in a silky kimono,
a young woman,
finds shelter,
against the rain.

Unable to see,
a smile,
or a tear,
she hides herself,
behind an umbrella.

Colorful birds,
fly overhead,
brushing her cheeks,
with the feathers,
of their silky wings.

In the distance,
a young man,
waves at her,
with a smile,
and a tear.

A love story,
where two people,
learn to love,
in the most tender,
shape of a heart.

Hangover

Boats sail along the shore,

waiting for horizons,

to allow the sun to set.

Seagull screams break,

the ever-present silence,

and I wake up,

to the rain,

tapping against the window.

Red wine spilled,

on spotless white sheets,

conceal cake crumbs,

and empty tea cups in my bed.

The clock strikes twelve!

I find my shoes at the door,

but my heart still waits,

in the bed I slept in,

with you!