Surrender

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 ~ CaliStray ~ 1 Comment

Come to me my sad, sad childWith your tears overwhelming your eyes.You've taught yourself through all this timeto quiet down your cries.To wipe your tears, and hug your chest,And sob into your lips.Let loose yourself in mournful callsbut never lose your grip. Come to me my sweet, sweet child-let me hold you and kiss you … Continue reading Surrender

Something In-between

April 17, 2019June 13, 2019 ~ CaliStray ~ Leave a comment

Lost within a memory I won’t let myself forget, Like the face of a newborn child Or that of my first regret. It finds me all alone, Gone to the gallows of night; And I ponder, stare, commiserate How something could be so right… Staring back into my soul With jewels of bourbon silk, Fingers … Continue reading Something In-between