Berto : Writing

CRUMBLING

CRUMBLING

A Poem by Berto


I miss the mornings.The moment that I would find her there.Still with me,after the night's destructiveness.Dressed in a complete absence of fabric.Now..
A Moment's Impact

A Moment's Impact

A Poem by Berto


Curious. Cautious. Unable to escape the intrigue of your company.Like a moth orbiting brilliance. I am captivated by your al..
Mademoiselle

Mademoiselle

A Poem by Berto


As we walk together, I speak in circles, hunting for composure as though grasping at fireflies. Later this night, I pace a..
Only you

Only you

A Poem by Berto


I must go.I can no longer sustain your danger.You are completely perfect for me.ButI only annoy you,I yield rage upon your tongue.Hence, I take my lea..
Please

Please

A Poem by Berto


Please. Forgive my cowardice. I want to admit it. To myself and to you. ..
February 19

February 19

A Poem by Berto


You would not let me avoid you,I wanted to, but you stood right behind me,Impelling my body to concede to your orbit.I knew you were there.So did you...
30 days

30 days

A Poem by Berto


One month.I avoided the heat of your rebuke.Found ways to detour your presence.Today you walked through my unlocked door.Unexpected. But very welcome...
Scalded Resolve

Scalded Resolve

A Poem by Berto


My shoes are scuffed.The cuff of my pant leg is dirty.The nail under my ring finger needs trimming.I busy myself with a self-inventory,chronicling the..
You Smiled at Me

You Smiled at Me

A Poem by Berto


Why did you smile at me today?Magnificent piercing eyes.Don't you know how you melt me?Yesterday you asked me about her.I said I thought she was proba..
Open Palm of Trust

Open Palm of Trust

A Poem by Berto


You are inside my thoughts, within my bones, touching delicate nerves, like a bruised boxer being mashed against the ropes. ..

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