Ben Taylor : Writing

Disassociated for Days

Disassociated for Days

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I am diffused,spread out particleshanging above my own head,glittering mites sparklingin the fresh morning sun.A cloud of smoker's cough,a mist of s**..
to do list 2:37 AM

to do list 2:37 AM

A Poem by Ben Taylor


there's nothing to writebecause im not fighting anynotable demonstonight.im wiping tearsfrom my thumbs andelbows,but its just allpart of the process.i..
i awoke, gasping for air

i awoke, gasping for air

A Poem by Ben Taylor


sunlight trickles throughthe morning mist asspring stretches herdew-dropped arms,reaching for the warmthwe have all been deniedthese past months.i am ..
The Bad Ex

The Bad Ex

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I always assumedbad people had bad intentions,that one could not accidentallywaltz through the gates of hell.But apparently, here I am.I wanted desper..
The Idea Of You

The Idea Of You

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I found a mountain,a scintillating tower,stretching up into the morning sunlight,defying all attempts to climb.I lived at the base,chiseling a cavernw..
Trimmed

Trimmed

A Poem by Ben Taylor


Warm rain in chilly Rochester,feta cheese crumbledon both of our meals.We share,as always -these things are bettertogether.Hospital visits,exhausting ..
With Distance

With Distance

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I am sitting bolt uprightin my straight backed chair,wooden and unyielding.I am yanked outdoorsby the summer winds,by the creaking and groaningof old ..
Sorry To Bother You

Sorry To Bother You

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I am writing you toapologize, to acknowledgethe pain I caused you.A stupid boytrying frantically to avoidthe difficult thoughts,the desperate decision..
Wet Concrete

Wet Concrete

A Poem by Ben Taylor


iridescent oils play in gutter puddlesand parking lot ponds,fracturing and reflectingthe gaze of surrounding street lamps.a concrete desert,refusing t..
I Am Listening

I Am Listening

A Poem by Ben Taylor


the sun fades to nothingabove our private canopy,until I can barely see youin the gloom -despite there being onehammock for us both.as the embers crin..

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