Marcus Lane : Writing

Lark

Lark

A Poem by Marcus Lane


A pin pointOf liquid silver soundTrickles fromOpen skyLow under leaden feetThe cheated generationLiesPresent and correctRank and fileRow upon rowDark ..
I Fear the Way you Love Me

I Fear the Way you Love Me

A Poem by Marcus Lane


I fear the way you love me:That tender-touching kissSeducing me to nightlySink deep in your abyss.Those smooth caresses take meTo places that I dread,..
Lemonade with a Dead Sheep

Lemonade with a Dead Sheep

A Poem by Marcus Lane


Sunshine, BirdsongAnd children drunk on LemonadeAnd laughter.That Welsh picnicHas lasted forty yearsAnd will last forty moreIn dreamAnd in nightmare.T..
Pantomime

Pantomime

A Poem by Marcus Lane


Don't cry, this kiss is a kiss goodbye.Don't cling, it's time to part.Don't look at me nor ask me whyI've taken back my heart.No questioning, no plead..
Love Letters

Love Letters

A Poem by Marcus Lane


My VellumAlluring and demureIn your virginityNever yetCreased nor crumpledYour tight young cornersRemain stiff and pertIn their newnessYour long lithe..