not all beacons are made of light

not all beacons are made of light

warmth

is budding

from the

inside,


soft and

comforting.


it whispers

in my ear,

sweet nothings.


they fill the

cold,

hollow,

pit,

within my heart.


such brief words,

that seem to mean so

little,

in reality,

mean more than 

the world will ever know.


a simple glance

between two strangers,

sparking a conversation,

creates a bond

stronger than time itself.


how can warmth

bring immense joy,

and unbearable

sorrow?


while i cherish the connection

foraged through this impulsive,

yet passionate,

decision,


i mourn that fact

it only happened

because of it.


i grieve the fact

we find community

in outrage,

and pain.


rather than

peace,

and serenity.


motivation

and 

fatigue

battle

in my heart.


i can feel it

expanding,

like a balloon

about to pop

from the pressure.


i love asexual sex

and non-sexual aces,

but who loves us?

The Kiss is Always Where it Falls Apart

The Kiss is Always Where it Falls Apart

Vol. 6, Issue 2: Poetry

Vol. 6, Issue 2: Poetry