When I Try to Describe You
His smile gives everything away: the off-color white of his teeth, the widening eyes, the muted logic, all before he says her name.
Joshua Cintron
A Rose in the Garden of My Life
I chased success, popularity and money when I was young. Then, she stepped into my life like a red rose and those dreams faded like clouds on a sunny day.
In Self-Doubt’s Coliseum
In self-doubt’s coliseum, the battle is never with the world. It’s with the voice inside that says you aren’t ready.
Moonlight’s Silver Hush
By moonlight’s silver hush, your words glow across the glass, and my thoughts drift toward you like tides pulled by a familiar star.
When Rain Keeps Time
Golden bulbs sway softly over white-linen tables, casting halos on steam, while outside, the rain keeps time.
The Whisper That Lingers
Between rest and routine, closeness and distance; a short love poem about the warmth that stays on your skin long after the morning goodbye.