Desmond Shaw

Joined December 2021

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I write for myself here, but you’re welcome to join me.

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Snowflakes. Top Story - February 2024.
Flakes of snow insensitively gripped the edge of my jacket with the weight of my emotions. A tunnel of seductive light flooded a path from me to my front door. Low wailing encompassed the space around my dimly lit home while clouds of moisture colored themself from the fixtures of my abode.
By Desmond Shaw2 years ago in Fiction
Unspoken
You stared into my eyes and stuttered Your eyes speak your truth, but your tongue keeps you safe Years of neglect and abandonment have taught you to wait
By Desmond Shaw2 years ago in Poets
Catching
Aqua waves lapping Gaze enticing butterflies Pupils dilating
By Desmond Shaw3 years ago in Poets
Pink-Tinted Glasses
The time before was special I look upon the past with my pink-tinted glasses longing and desireful to return to my previous normalcy
By Desmond Shaw3 years ago in Poets
Death Notice
The once relieving breeze now dragged sandpaper across his skin. Cold bones danced inside making the drink in his hand protest. The rain that masked his tears had no interest in hiding the shivering fits that attempt to make him warm.
By Desmond Shaw3 years ago in Poets
Atlas
Hands bathed by heavens I stand upon crested peak Euphoria blues
By Desmond Shaw3 years ago in Poets
Warm Emotions of the Deep
Warm emotions of the deep Love and laughter color my picture. Vicarious life I have for thee Moving picture may make me weep
By Desmond Shaw3 years ago in Poets
Concrete People
Dreadful thoughts and solicitude for my destiny. The brisk night that embodies my consternation. Desperate pleading for a lucid legacy.
By Desmond Shaw4 years ago in Poets