Poetry – Page 78 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

You Played me

January 24, 2017January 31, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

You played me as easily as a pianist plays the keys. an untouched, “exotic” island, I was yours to pillage and torment. A horse to break-in, I was your wind-up doll, that came at your command and collapsed at your neglect. A master of your craft, you seduced me with timed smiles. I ate up [...]

Poetry, Short Poem

I taste misery on your lips–

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I taste misery on your lips but I willingly reach up to swallow more of your despair. We are in this fight together, You and I will reach Nirvana together. Braving the storms of euphoria, I cry your name even when you shun me away. I cling to you even as we tear each other [...]

Poetry, Romantic

Spectral

January 24, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I rush to bed, To dream of him. As I close my eyes, You await for me- Arms wide and smile dreamy. Our love is scripted, of course But my mind directs our lovemaking With a masters ease. You tease me with kisses But never truly deliver. I push you for more And more and [...]

Poetry

Thursday night

January 21, 2017January 21, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I escape the pressures of youth By chasing back the hard liquor That steals my breath. The bartender knows my face now, Slides my drink before I even take my seat. I nod my head And I know this will be a quick fix. The guy at the end of the bar watches Me from [...]

Personal Posts, Poetry, thoughts

I Promise

January 2, 2017January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I promise to let go of all the doubts that have slowly tainted my mind. Words like: hate, envy, and greed, are poisons with an impossible cure. When I am met with a challenge, I strive to meet it head-on but the sickness has taken over– stealing my breath and robbing my self. A dark [...]