she stood at the edge of the beach, solo, alone, standing against the waves and the lonely wind that never knows rest. there was a faint haunting melody in the air, calling her and reducing her to tears as the

the flame rose ever higher, blue, red, yellow, orange. hot and scalding and burning and bright, its treacherous tongues lapping at the air, wanting to devour everything in its greedy hunger for more more more, always more than what one can give. forever like the

the sands of time flow swiftly, never stopping, the golden beads so fine, it just slips through your fingers, even as you grab helplessly and wish for them to stay with you forever

the window pane was brown, smooth and hard against my elbows, while i looked outside and dreamt of sunny blue skies and dark blue water, of smiles and sunshine and brown skin. it made me think of happiness, of joy, of laughter and madness, of the days when

Her heart in her throat, she moved when he did– crushed him into her arms and clutched at his back, his own arms wrapping around her and his head buried in her neck.
She moved when he did– turned to face him as he faced her, fluid and desperate, trembling with emotion, his lips touching hers […]

I step close and put my arms around you, around your shoulders, and press you close to me, and I feel your arms go around my waist almost vaguely. I breathe in your scent, trying to memorize the width of your shoulders, the contrast of your height against mine, how my chin feels supported on […]

He kissed her, softly, tentatively, feather-light and undemanding. He opened his lips, slightly damp and took her upper lip between his own, sucking softly, so softly, the slightest press of soft lips.

I walk into the room, and just before I turn the bend I hear your voice, as ordinary and nonchalant as you please. I take a quick deep breath and walk towards you, knowing how I look in my jeans and my blouse, a necklace in the hollow of my throat.

Our days are numbered.
And every day I think of you and your vibrant spirit. Every day, I look into your eyes, full of the beauty of the universe. Every day, I yearn to hear your voice that speaks to me of all the joy in the world, of the overflowing happiness that only your words […]

He turned his back quickly, moved away. Doubled over in pain, shaking with his agony, a hand over his eyes and an arm crossed against his chest.
The world was crumbling, but all she could think was, I forgive you. The world was crumbling, but all she wanted to do was gather him into her arms […]