No automatic
learning of humane respect...

One thing I have learned
in politics and in life...

Let the storms buffet the trees,
just make cups of espresso...

Real understanding
of what true love would require...

Sorcerous arcs slashed the vast night
craven blades, as cruel as their light...

There are times
I feel the need...

Thomas is about words
but not empty words...

Dark
emptiness...

You stabbed me deeply
and then you became angry...

Word of your coming reached me far too late
did not halt the binding promise...

Before we met
you endured much...

Your river flows throughout this lovely country
past the humble home residing on its banks...