BY VALENTYNA HOLLOWAY Soft kisses drawn across still quaking flesh, heartbeats tangled in the subsiding pulse of passion. (closer) This is the after of our before. Hands slipping together, fingertips mingling like salt water and the shore as the slowing waves bring murmured declarations of love. (inhale) This is the after of our before. Legs slowly moving, hips merged rising and falling in the quivering … Continue reading This is the After of Our Before
BY VALENTYNA HOLLOWAY If You only knew~ I still hold on to the sunshine You placed in my heart. If You only knew~ The way I linger on bridges, waiting, aching to hear Your approaching footsteps and feel Your hand touch my waist. If You only knew~ How I wait for You as I sip my coffee, in reverent prayer that You will run Your … Continue reading If You Only Knew
BY VALENTYNA HOLLOWAY Morning mist dots the landscape, the hues of grey and lavender hang in the palpable air — a tangible reminder of Summer as the Autumnal chill descends. The fragile gift of time ever so apparent as the leaves graciously turn yellow and red, a final burlesque on nearly bare branches. The November roses cling to the sun, climbing higher up the … Continue reading November Roses
BY VALENTYNA HOLLOWAY They came in the night to our cities, our towns, they crossed through the countryside like warriors with shovels and crossbows. Chopping, shooting, digging at the roots of our foundation unable to accept reason or a peaceful resolution of conclusion, even though it was the majorities decision. (Forgive them don’t understand the light the truth, it burns) They bite the hand that … Continue reading Shining Light
