Rita : Writing

Tears

Tears

A Poem by Rita


Tears can act As a clever veil That can show us What is not really there Or they could be A clever way Of turning eyes Towards our direction T..
Looking From The Outside

Looking From The Outside

A Poem by Rita


Holding a sparkling water bottle, In his sun-stung hands, A sweaty young man lay exhausted, On the playground sand. I watched him with desire, As..
Mommy and Me

Mommy and Me

A Poem by Rita


I woke up today, After a good night's sleep, The first one in a while, Ran down to the kitchen, And gave Mom a kiss, Wearing the biggest smile. ..
Goodbye Hello

Goodbye Hello

A Poem by Rita


Goodbye. Hello? Have you returned? Oh no! That won't do! Goodbye. It was Goodbye. So no hello-- For you. My door, Will remain shut, The ha..
The Beauty of Tears

The Beauty of Tears

A Poem by Rita


Biting her lip, She tried to fight, The tears that flowed, That tragic night, She held her breath, Not wanting to breathe, Shaking her head, Un..
Stay

Stay

A Poem by Rita


All the evidence lies in my eyes, The pain that has never parted, All the tears that the past has shed, The scars that never departed. My heart st..
Stupid Cupid

Stupid Cupid

A Poem by Rita


Cupid shot me with his bow, Right in the head--don't you know, But sadly I was overcome with confusion, Rather than love's brutal illusion. I stop..
Peek-a-boo

Peek-a-boo

A Poem by Rita


It's dark. I can't see. But oh well, I'm hiding! So I wouldn't care to see, A treasure so precious--so new to the world, I am a victim of reality..
Little Sister

Little Sister

A Poem by Rita


Her brown hair a mess of curls, Her eyes a lively brown, She twirls and twirls happily, Proud of her paper crown. Not a man could stop, Her flow ..
Sayonara

Sayonara

A Poem by Rita


Sayonara— That’s all I would say if I were to leave. Simply, Sayonara— Since I cannot bare to grieve. And if I were to turn back..