Tara : Writing

Inadequacies and Endings

Inadequacies and Endings

A Poem by Tara


As much as I try, this cannot be translated.There are some things undefinable.To write it is to reduce itto some borderless landscape.It is much like ..
The use of catatonic grins as a tool in passive aggressive battles.

The use of catatonic grins as a tool in passive ag..

A Poem by Tara


I sat in one of those little white plastic chairsall the way in the backbig ole sunhat hiding my eyes.It was a beauty of a daybut I wanted no f*****g ..
Relax, Baby

Relax, Baby

A Poem by Tara


Last night I spoke to Godor rather, he spoke to me.At least I think it was God.God has always been such a mystery to me.But last night, clear as day,I..
Even For You

Even For You

A Poem by Tara


If it were not for the cruel twist of grin,I might just be howling some Delta bluesbottle in hand, tears hitting pavementbut I want to thank you for t..
Tired

Tired

A Poem by Tara


I don't think it is a matter of faith.In fact, faith has nothing to do with it.I know your eyesI feel your thoughts.They are as clear as the sun.We ha..
Insurmountable

Insurmountable

A Poem by Tara


There are things I wish you could know.These things I knowbut your doubts are insurmountableand even this great love,this all consuming desirewhich en..
The Sea

The Sea

A Poem by Tara


I will begin this poem with the seaand it is quite possible it ma..
First Avenue

First Avenue

A Poem by Tara


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Letting Go

Letting Go

A Poem by Tara


RememberThe ground swallows all absolutions.That ultimate silence is a well earned one.All things disappearEven memory.Skies splinter into fields of b..
Bound

Bound

A Poem by Tara


I couldn't be more tightly bound if you cuffed me in ropesankle straps and duct taped my mouth.Like metal to magnet,I am silently yoursand the only th..