Rhianna McElhinney Poems

He placed a hand on my hair,
An action which leaves me bare,
All my love I leave him there,
I play him a song...
...

A heart on my sleeve,
Or so I've been told!
But a heart that for you
I would so easily mould
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Take a second and stop.
Remember how to breathe.
I know your mind plays tricks some times
but please try breathe for me.
...

and I'm launched into the unforgiving waves,
Proficient at swimming but legs bound,
Wilful, steel lungs but mouth open
And alas I float in purgatory
...