Betty Caprelli

"In the Heat of It" explores the tension between desire and restraint, captured in a brief, intimate moment. The narrator, caught in the warmth of a summer evening, finds themselves torn between resisting a kiss and succumbing… Read More

"Waves of Silver" weaves a vivid portrait of the complexity and beauty in a person’s features. Through the metaphor of the ocean, the poem reflects on the passage of time, with silver waves of hair and golden… Read More

Marked by Your Muse is a sensual, lingering reflection on intimacy and memory. The poem explores the lasting imprint of passion—both physical and emotional—through evocative imagery of touch, scent, and time. As the speaker repositions their hourglass,… Read More

Unmapped is a lyrical journey of discovery and intimacy, where a road trip becomes a metaphor for exploring the contours of a lover’s body. Through vivid imagery and sensory detail, the speaker traces the landscape of their… Read More