James Gale

Poetry, Music & Stories from an Autistic Creator


Love

  • Poem – Fading Music

    There is certain music I can no longer bear to hear, Songs that my heart has grown to fear. Where the intro swiftly drops me to my knees, Making me feel abandoned And weak. A verse that sends chills Deep down my spine, As I start… Continue reading


  • Poem – Remnant Love

    I wonder if you still smell Like the first flower in spring, Does for a bee. And does your smile Still light up The darkest of days Or did that only ever work For me? Hopefully, your eyes Still shimmer, Like starlight after A warm summer… Continue reading


  • Poem – World Eater

    And I regret not I couldn’t gift you the world Since it grew clear Your love not boundless But so was your greed My world alone Fell short To satisfy Your endless needs. Continue reading


  • Poem – Another Man’s Touch

    I lust, I hunger, I desire,For another man’s touch.Yet these thoughts are violent,At least everyone treats them as such. Puberty, itself, isn’t the crime;It’s my orientation they judge,As if it’s any less sinfulTo desire a woman’s touch. My lust always turns to shame,A demon taunting me… Continue reading


  • Poem – Heartstopper

    I never got that summer romance,Nor the joyous feelingof being understood.Never got my happy endingOr felt accepted in my truth. A teenage love wasted,No coming-of-age momentIn my book.Only a lot of shamingAnd hiding from the truth. Different than normal,A distinction betweenEvil and good.My feelings were a… Continue reading