Author: EM Morgan

  • Hazel Eyes – A Love Letter

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    EM Morgan

    Hazel Eyes – A Love Letter Your hair curls in a way that makes me long to run my hands through it. When your hair is shorter, I miss those curls. You with your changing hazel eyes and friendship that feels like home – were unexpected and unplanned. We make…

  • Heavy – A Poem from the Loneliness

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    EM Morgan

    Heavy The ache settles inAs the days grow darkerAnd colder. The sicknessHangs heavy around my neck.I manage alone, the ache deeper still.How long must I face this alone?– E.M. Morgan

  • Would it Matter – Poems of Longing & Hope

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    EM Morgan

    Three separate thoughts came to mind this evening. Turns out there’s a connection between all three – longing and hope. Would it Matter? If I told you I needed you,Would it matter?If I said I needed you now,Would you come to me?Never mind. I know the answer.Would it help if…

  • I Hate the Way You Love Me

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    EM Morgan

    I hit play on my phone and Aretha Franklin’s (You Make me Feel) Like a Natural Woman, plays through my stereo console’s speakers. I pour a glass of Matthiasson’s cab and chop the vegetables I’ve just washed, for dinner. A few sips into my glass of wine, the door from…

  • Coming Home – A Short Story

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    EM Morgan

    Coming Home After the longest Friday in the history of ever, I left my office facing South Front Street and drove home – stopping at the Piggly Wiggly for my last moment of quiet for the weekend. I already know, once I pull into the driveway, all hell will break…

  • Absolution

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    EM Morgan

    Absolution I forgave you.I forgive youAnd don’t knowHow not to. Even when itHurts. I chooseForgiveness. It’sNot hard with you. My heart resetsEvery time I see You.I know why theTempests rage Between us. Even still,I love you, baby.The storm can rage.It doesn’t change a thing. When the storms rage,When you are…

  • Was This a Hoax? A love letter.

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    EM Morgan

    Was this a hoax? A love letter. You pulled me inAgainst all my best effortsTo keep you at a distance.You wrapped my heartAround yoursUntil I couldn’t seeAnyone but you.And then you leftMe here to chaseSomeone else’s attention.If you need me, like you say,Show me. Show up for me.– E.M. Morgan

  • Let me show you

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    EM Morgan

    Come to my door, knock. Take my hand. Lead me. Let us speak softly of all We feel. Stand in front Of me now when I need  You. Let me tell you l Need you. Let me show you. -E.M. Morgan

  • My Love, This Is Our Chance

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    EM Morgan

    The fear runs deep.The longing is deeper still.The love won’t change.I’ve never been so certain,Even being so alone. Find a way, with me.Hold out your hand.Let me love all of you,Even where you feel most unlovable.It’s what I need from you. My love, this is our chance.– E.M. Morgan

  • the exhale – butterflies rising

    the exhale – butterflies rising

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    EM Morgan

    the exhale… i stood therein front of you,and i thought of everythingthat had ever broken me,i thought of everythingthat had ever shattered my heart,and in that moment when i looked at you,i thought of how maybe i’ll tell you someday.but for now, i just exhaled. because all of it made…