Two hundred and forty
seems like nothing at all
compared to the romans
who couldn’t avoid the fall.
Tag: Poetry
Underneath
I can just barely make out
a faint impression
of who I used to be
underneath all the layers
that have been unwantedly
added by those who don’t
understand why I prefer
to just be who I am.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Fool’s Mate
My pawn mirrors your first move
and the battle has begun
as I protect my wounded king
from damage already done.
A worthy opponent you may be
but still someone has to lose;
so if checkmate falls on me,
beware, my king is already bruised.
© Autumn Siders 2016
#tbt
Picture the darkest corner
of the deepest cave
and that barely describes
the dark and heavy wave
that is crashing down
leaving no chance to save
me.
© Autumn Siders 2007
Nature’s Best
No clouds in the sky
as a soft breeze floats on by;
Nature at her best.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Real
The words between us
are never spoken aloud
yet somehow you know
how you make me proud.
Just one single look,
even from across the room,
fills my heart with joy
that I will take to my tomb.
Even though it’s never been said
you must know how I feel
because something as strong as this
makes you believe that love is real.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Me
That phone doesn’t purr
and that television,
well it has no fur.
That book may be good
but I am better
so you should
put that down
and play with me;
I wear the crown
so don’t make a peep
since now you can
watch me sleep.
© Autumn and Emilita Siders 2016
What am I Forgetting?
The door is locked
the lights are out
the stove is off
I know my route.
The air is on
the water is fresh
the food is plenty
still you take my flesh.
I’ve cleaned your box
and I’ve pet your head
what’s that you say?
I forgot to make the bed?
© AUtumn Siders 2016
Two Truths and a Lie
The night the lights flickered
I knew right then and there
my love for you was eternal
I cross my heart and swear.
Then, a ghost appeared
that only I could see
from out the darkness
we shared half-heartedly.
In that moment we would stay
for what seemed eternity
and I wouldn’t leave your side
but for eternal sleep.
© Autumn Siders 2016
#tbt
My dial-up internet
connects quicker, it’s true
than the connection that’s lost
between me and you.
Autumn Siders 