Poetry – Page 85 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

the beginning

August 18, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I could not never go back to the beginning of the fall, the disgrace from heaven, the leap of faith that soon spiraled to the apex of my despair– the madness born from lies pursed on cruel lips. as my defenses lie wide open, a formidable wall crumbling at the prospect of comfort and love, [...]

Poetry, Short Poem

Crushed rose petals–

August 18, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

Crushed rose petals Mean nothing without the prickly thorns. A Ruined bouquet, scattered across The murky surface, damaged by cruel hands Robbed from their roots by capricious intent; Yet you call this act love While I deem it lust.

Poetry, Short Story/Prose

the weight of fate

August 18, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

A girl with dandelions interwoven through her braids beams a smile untouched by the bitter decay of age. Wisdom is a stage we all crave yet when she closes her eyes, the sunlight never tasted so sweet on her beestung lips. A gentle breeze carrying the teasing spray of brine and the nostalgic scent of [...]

Poetry, Romantic, Short Poem

In a state of bliss

August 12, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

The press of our lips leaves me in a state of bliss; rapture at the tip of my tongue, your wrongdoings and hesitancy can easily be remiss. right or wrong the truth may not matter in the face of your betrayal, yet I ponder, “Where was your mind–heavens-sent or kissed by hellfire– when you gave [...]

Poetry, Romantic, Short Poem, Thoughtful

Rigor Mortis

August 5, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

Haunting and whimsical the drooping state of rigor mortis has stolen the nectar from my flowers; leaving the bouquet in a state of prolonging misery. The numbing bite of melancholy; a poignant reminder of my idle neglect; A mature endeavor collapsed by mutual disrespect. Like a photo I hold dear, I will cherish the times where we were [...]