John Coulbourn

“prior to our encounter
i was a peace lily
planted in the desert
under attack by the sun”
― Kelsey Webb, Sapling: The Beginner's Guide to the Art of Modern Poetry

“each carved tree knows
that every story has two sides.”
― Kelsey Webb, Sapling: The Beginner's Guide to the Art of Modern Poetry

“how does it feel to miss your other half
you ask. well,
longing for your love
kinda feels like being
yanked
from your bathtub
after you pour
a delicate glass of white wine”
― Kelsey Webb, Sapling: The Beginner's Guide to the Art of Modern Poetry

“you gave me your hands,
told me your past,
and quickly became something
that i couldn’t ignore.”
― Kelsey Webb, Sapling: The Beginner's Guide to the Art of Modern Poetry