Risley Poems


From Books of Gods and Lovers

...From Books of gods and lovers

From the wind he came-- like an angel
With wings upon his back

As he leaned over my bed and kissed me
He dropped his travel sack

Fresh breeze was on his shoul...
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Categories: risley, love, books, books,
Form: I do not know?

In Grey

...As I stood in the doorway,
I thought my life a blissful grey.

All the feelings I possessed
dangling on display.

Gathered in one sentence
held tender in my hand.

I need a lover
a man.

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Categories: risley, imagination, mystery, people, time,
Form: Narrative


When He Leaves

...When he leaves, it's unexpected
Like men who go to war.

One minute they are holding you
the next they leave for shore.

When he says he's going
He looks you in the eyes.

Your heart starts ...
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Categories: risley, family, father, friendship, loss,
Form: Free verse
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