Heat Meets Heat

Heat meets heat
Steam on steam
Melded together
In rhythmic play
The drums beat on
Fingers their tool
Pounding harder
Thumping louder
Crescendo-ing
In mutual triumph
Intoxication
Rick Ellsmore
12.27.18

Heat meets heat
Steam on steam
Melded together
In rhythmic play
The drums beat on
Fingers their tool
Pounding harder
Thumping louder
Crescendo-ing
In mutual triumph
Intoxication
Rick Ellsmore
12.27.18
Some down and dirty sex. Slam bam thank you mam. Or sir. Is welcomed. If desperate. Lasting sex. Is something desired. Quickies are a thrill. But often leave the soul empty. Tasting of cheese sticks at Applebee’s. Great going in. And going down. Void of sustenance. Leaving regret behind. What is lasting sex? 15 minutes?…
THE BLADE I felt the blade Digging into Exposed raw flesh Dragging me towards The edge Not wanting these emotions Their darkness present My fear binding Then the gush Words, tears, snot Flowing into the chasm Felt within A damn breaking Allowing for Small fresh breaths of air Sharing with A dear friend No allowing…
I was tired Dead tired But I needed A shot Of yoga The class Smooth and tough The class Calling us To the edge My body reacting By allowing It to Be pushed Finishing up We went Into our savasana I felt something Deeper moving in Not needing To do anything But allow Tears slowly…
Chuck was alone. Well at least he felt that way. Emotions flooding in from his days as a young shoe being heat seared at around 300 degrees. Alone in the dark surrounded by fire. Knowing something was missing but not able to fully understand what it was. Life was good. Chuck loved being a sneaker….
I am Ripped and torn I am Older but still able I am Comforting to friends I am Able to be spilled upon I have Springs that occasionally pop up I have A bit of an odor from age I have Some rough edges I will Help in getting you there I will Be there…
There lies a magic within It’s always been present I’ve known it’s been there Hiding in the cellar Clouded from my mind Smothered by a desire My desire To be seen To be loved To matter To change the world The desire To be needed Forming a chain Around my neck Jerking me back When…