Twisted Carcass

I languished within my bereft fortress,
with a twisted carcass and withered heart.
Forever majestic and virtuous;
the sun turned its gaze from my glacial face.

Feeble men lingered within the Tower,
with perverted desires and poisoned words.
Forever misunderstood and denied;
I ruled by wearing what I could not remove.

Toadies whispered magic into my ears,
while intrigue and plots travelled from abroad.
Forever indecisive and disguised;
ambitious men conspired to depose.

Whispers from the Walls: More Lonely Poems to Echo…

Abnormality Agony

the secret code of my mental illness

Brave Enough

I wish I were brave enough to speak

The Cold Chain

it gleamed silver in the muted air

Whispers from the Scars: Whispers from the Closet: More Poems of Gay Identity and Truth…

The Devil Whispered My Name

I lay in a pillowy green field

Conquered by Your Fierce and Tender Love

warm, fragile tears revealed I am loved

Heterovert

your slur—my ceaseless derogation

Whispers of Emotion: More Lyric Poems to Feel…

Heterovert

your slur—my ceaseless derogation

Murderous Seduction

deep within the haunted wood

Rescued Me

fear of abusive men soon decreased