The Enchantress

My RELATIONSHIPS ARE HARD guest today is Nicole Lyons. It would be an understatement to say she means a lot to me.  She means a lot to many people.  She has had many kind words for me when I needed them most. This piece is all too common.  These situations are traumatic.  I know.  I…

SHAMED

It is my opinion that a person does not need to have had sex to have been raped. Legally the term rape involves coercion and penetration. Although I am not sure the term “emotional rape” actually exists in the world of psychology, I believe it perfectly describes a common occurrence. If I were to define…

STAINED RIBBONS

There are triggers, even today, more than 20 years later that create an uncontrollable reaction. When triggered I become some strange Quinton Tarantino character acting in one of his famous satirical non-linear story lines. I just want to beat my head against the wall until all I feel is the wall’s unmovable strength and all…

“Yes… I DO”

 Written by Primal Night’s and HastyWords His heart melted as he spoke of contrition The hasty words which wounded her so deeply Clung to him with the smell of cowardice As he, suffering, struggled to mend them.   She listened as his words began to crash Twisting into a mass confusion of remorse My tears…

YOUR DARKNESS

Another new duet partner!  Check out his site!   Written by Jack Pettinato and HastyWords   The confession resonates through My shattered trust and fills me with defeat Held prisoner I surrender to the Breathtaking uncertainty of deceit   An avalanche of bruises buried me Under angry broken heartache Slaughtering any faith left with breath…