Love Over Time

Published: August 13, 2020

In cracked skin
and calloused hands
morning light
and greying hair
in memories
of the first touch
and the taste of lips
I love you here
I loved you there
I love you now
I loved you then
time will never be a friend
but our love will never end

ABOUT THE POET:

Gemma Troy is a poet and artist from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Her poetry and art are how she communicates with her heart. She draws inspiration from nature, love, pain, and the human experience. Her poetry is deeply personal at times. She writes about self-love and vulnerability and also about true love. She is a quiet soul who loves her own space and solitude. She spends her day making art and writing poetry and playing with her dog, Sunny.