Happy Hallucinations

Psychedelic,
intimate &
other-worldly poems”

– Definitely not the author tooting his own horn

Poetry

Letter to her

Letter to her

To the woman I’ve not met yet —First of all: hello!Although I cannot see your face,You’re just a shadow,A barely visible silhouette,An unlockable video game character.I cannot see your smile,The colour of your eyes,Or how your hair radiatesUnder the summer sun.I have...

Warrior Poet

Warrior Poet

The heart of the warrior poet Roared in victory, When he won the battle By befriending his mortal enemy – His own self from the shadow realm. Instead of smiting him, He embraced him. For he saw in him His own reflection, The seed of compassion Under the flame of...

Kintsugi of a broken heart

Kintsugi of a broken heart

For days on endI stood numb and still,With frostbites on the cavityWhere my heart used to be.Your cold hand has snatched,Pulled, and frozeThe vessel of my passion –The busted drumThat used to beatTo the rhythm of your name.In a fit of rageYou crushed,And threw...

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