You play with love like it’s fire,as if it doesn’t burn you from the inside out.But it does burn.And you cry in the ashesas if you didn’t light every match.You take, break, misshape hearts like clay,then beg us all to stay,while we stay warmand you turn cold,searching for something new to hold.Not someone.Some thing.Until boredom … Continue reading The Wronged Man (poem)
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The Afterlife of Love
Eight months ago, I stood in a room full of flowers, candles and friends and said yes to Steve. Not the yes I whispered to boys who didn’t love themselves, let alone me. This was a still yes. A yes with real meaning. A yes that meant I finally knew the difference between longing and … Continue reading The Afterlife of Love
The Fear (poem)
Lock upon the bathroom door Crashing, screaming from behind Locked in fear upon the floor Message sent to no reply 2am, belongings gathered Right beside of your front door Venom spat into my face Get the fuck out, I want no more Petrified from rage ignited A part of you, you hide so well Beautiful … Continue reading The Fear (poem)
Our Celestial Wedding
Photo Credit - Our amazing award winning wedding photographer ~ Mirl ~ You can find her on Instagram @mirl.and.co or click HERE for more info 🙂 *~ A Love Written in the Stars ~* When we envisioned our wedding day, we dreamed of something that would feel as timeless and unique as the love we … Continue reading Our Celestial Wedding
The Teardrop Wedding Ring
I knew my wedding ring had to be special. It needed to be more than just a piece of jewellery. It needed to be a symbol, a story, a piece of art. It had to show not just my love for my partner but also the journey that brought me here. That's why I chose … Continue reading The Teardrop Wedding Ring
Book Launch
The wait is almost over. This October, my first book 'The Life and Death of Love' will be available online. You will find it via Waterstones, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Foyles and more. I'm excited, nervous, proud and so many other emotions all at once. Thanks to all my readers over the years for running … Continue reading Book Launch
Sweet (poem)
My gardens a messBut life is sweetThe roses full bloom in the summer heat The daisies are soft under our bare feetAs we walk through the grassTo our own beat And its loveAnd we're free Under shade of the treesAnd when the rain fallsWe just dance in the streetForever is not enough time in your … Continue reading Sweet (poem)
Letting Go Of Mr Jones
Hey Stranger... I know I know, this has been one of the longest writing breaks I think I have ever taken BUT! I have been busy and a lot as been happening. So much so that my dysfunctional brain has no idea how to start writing about it all. Maybe I should start with getting … Continue reading Letting Go Of Mr Jones
I Am Ready (poem)
I am ready Breathing and alive Terrified Honestly, i’m still a little bit insane But the best people are right? Battle scarred from the car crash that is my life But i know you can’t drive Do I still need my seatbelt? Will I forget how the lows felt? A fighter all my life Will … Continue reading I Am Ready (poem)
Warm Summer Rain (poem)
Everything going so well But my mind is playing tricks again That time of year again I'm falling into the well Of doubts and fears inside myself And I can't help but fear the end More than friends and more than hearts that mend He is warm summer rain Against my hollow frame Willing to … Continue reading Warm Summer Rain (poem)
Ryon Maverick 