Gabriel Mongefranco

A prayer of gratitude to God for hearing my voice crying out all alone in the dark, and sending me not only light, but also the company of the most wonderful woman: April Turek.

A poem about an adorable, cute, playful little kitten whom I met at the Humane Society of West Michigan.

A poem about being afraid of commitment, but changing my mind after meeting someone very special — the ONE I want to be with for the rest of my life.

When I came into your life, I quickly found myself loving you and you loving me in such a profound way that we found no more natural progression than to want some sort of commitment in our relationship. Commitment… that’s scary!  **Note: This content requires site login.

A poem about trying to figure out my feelings, conflicted by the past and an uncertain future.
It’s never easy, no
To feel so confused
To really never know
Just what the hell it is
That I keep feeling for you…

I can run. I can try to escape. I can look away, turn the music up, and try to bury myself in work or play. But it’s all futile, for the oceans keep calling me, like a nagging voice in the back of my head.

She cries in desperation. She cries with excruciation. But this time, she cannot cry herself to death. She can only cry, and scream for compassion, and toss and turn, and feel the sharp pain killing her from tooth to brain.

…We stood on top of the slippery yellow spider for a moment, holding hands and looking down. Then, I slowly and gently hugged her waist as she touched her forehead against mine. “Well, this is different,” she said….

Musical verses chanting the desire for attention from someone.

A poem about seeking love, as distant as it may be. A dream about sailing away into the Ocean, looking for love.