Ice

Arctic chill lashes out
Rips through her clothing
Makes her cough
She struggles forward
Fingers outstretched
And manages to
Turn the air con off
©cih11, 25.02.11

Posed

All smiles
The bride
Gazes ahead.
Unaware
Of her bridegroom's expression

He stands
Silently.
A scream in
His mind.
He exudes quiet desperation
©cih11, 22.02.11

Commuter Love

I stand here, every morning
Crowded platform, London train

Trying to catch sight of you
A glimpse to ease my brain

I know we can't be lovers
Our relationship would fail

For men who fall in love with trains
Might just end up in jail
©cih11, 15.02.11

Social Skills

I dabble with trivialities
And giggle
And smile
And flirt
And hope this carapace of charm
Is enough to hide my hurt
©cih11, 15.02.11

Roses

Roses are red
Roses are pink
Here is some doggerel
To make you all think

Roses are red
Violets are blue
There's a run on the florists
And you're stuck in the queue

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'd not be cynical
But I've seen all of you

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Are you stalking me
Or am I stalking you?

Roses are red
Roses are cream
I'm too cynical now
To believe love's sweet dream

Roses are red
But they'll blacken and die
Thanks for the card
But you're not the right guy

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Yet a bit of my heart
Is still dreaming of you
©cih11, 14th February 2011