"Here, let me give you a hand," she said, gently extending her arm to brace the old woman as she took a seat on the park bench.

"Oh thank you sweetie," said the old woman. "My knees aren't what they used to be. I bet you can't imagine the day when sitting down will take all of your effort."

"Actually I've had that day already! When I was little I broke my hip. When I was recovering, standing up ...

yellow was my favorite color.

it broke through my darkness along with orange, pink, and red,

but it was yellow that shone the brightest.

orange was too fiery.

i think it only meant to warm me,

but it whipped me through the flames and left me sprawling in its burns.

pink was too sweet.

it wanted to better my taste,

but it drenched me in honey and left me gasping for air.

red was too angry.

it hi...

You are the dawn that breaks my endless nights:

ily

And you, a spark in the darkness:

ilyt

My joy bubbles up and bursts uncontrollably:

lol

I am overwhelmed with such surprise:

omg

Until your presence blesses mine again:

ttyl

...

***note to reader: read whole poem, then the first line of each couplet, then the second line of each couplet***

My love, I've been waiting to tell you

I'm not sure what to do.

that your loyal gaze is all I need, yet

I am so damn full of greed

I yearn for your love and touch.

and it just gives me such a rush.

I dream of only you at night and

I know it wasn't right, but

I muse on what coul...