Andrew Cyr

Flames crack overoak logs in theoffice fireplace. We wrapped upthe holidaysand painted the whitewalls maroonwith brown trim. We hung framedart and companyawards. Soft, white flakescover the sidewalks,roofs, lawns,fences, and streets. Soft pop playson the radiowhen she walkedthrough the door. Her sparkling greeneyes don’t ring a bell.Her plump red lipsask for a … [Read more...] about A Chance Meeting: Sparks In The Snow, By: Andrew Cyr

Death’s unknown grippedmy fear of leaving home.Haley’d have laughed at me,if it was me,I’d have given her hell,if she knew I was,but I’m not today.Afraid of death,I’m not afraid, Haley.If you can hear me,I just wanted you to know.If Haley knew I wasafraid to die,she’d teaseme until I cried.But the day Haleydeparted this world,without saying goodbye,so, like her,warmth washed … [Read more...] about Coping with Loss: A Message Beyond Death, By: Andrew Cyr

The guy watched a catfishsizzle in a frying pan,hoping he hadn’tbeen catfished.The guy waitedfor his cold beer.He checked his watch,waiting for the woman.A woman in the cornershots him a grin,and he thought it mightbe the woman.The woman didn’t approach.If they lacked a spark,they agreed to go theirseparate ways.The waiter served the catfish,but the guy pushed the dish away.The … [Read more...] about Catfish And Cold Beer, By: Andrew Cyr

It’s either this or that with you.We either stay or go.I’m scared; scared you’ll leave.Would you?It’s either yes or no with you.It’s either we screw by the creekor the back seat of a stolen car with you.It’s either no condom or a baby with you.It’s either nine months and a scare,or a lifetime of love with you. … [Read more...] about Love’s Dilemma: Yes Or No Choices, By: Andrew Cyr

I’m waiting for nothingto change my mind, and the perfect reasonto accept the flawsthat shaped me,without reservationfor empathy for silly me. I’m waiting for lifeto love me again. I’m waiting for my faultsthat fell through a creeklike stardust. But Allison is somethingthat I can’t find the patienceto invite inside my cluttered life. I think about itabout asking … [Read more...] about The Beauty Of Waiting: A Poem About Allison, By: Andrew Cyr