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Discover the World of Layne Maya!

Poetry and Stories That Speak to the Soul

Immerse yourself in the evocative words and vivid imagery crafted by Layne Maya, where each piece is a journey into the heart of emotion and imagination.

Meet Layne Maya

Layne Maya is a passionate storyteller and poet, weaving words into tapestries of emotion and insight. With a flair for the dramatic and a love for the whimsical, Layne’s work captivates audiences who are drawn to her unique blend of dark aesthetics and pastel charm. Beyond writing, she crafts experiences as a barista, where her creativity flows from pen to cup.

Latest Musings and Reflections

Homesick Angel

Homesick angel, how I adore you. Whisper to me sweetly, tell me once againHow my touch reminds you of home. I taste heaven on your skin.I see salvation in your eyes. How I love to caressThe deep gashes in your back All that remains of your torn wings.And the way you...

Vampire

I followed you home tonight.I don’t fear recognition.You are my victim.Let everyone see it. Naive girl. This savoir-faire behavior-Will inspire our love affair later.So, together we walk-Through these wretched city streets. And when we’re finally alone,I’ll reveal my...

Looking For Love

Barefoot, back-lit,Drinks and advances. The world spins like CDsBut we move slow-So say that you’ll meet meAfter the show. Come back to mine,Here on the floor.Maybe you’ll findWhat you’re looking for. Partook. Wrap it.Forbidden tactics. You say nothing. I say...

Strangers

I still see you-In everything. I see you in the gold rays of the morning sun.I smell you in the vanilla essence of every latte.So, I close my blinds, and I take my coffee black. I feel you with me on my daily walk to class.Your steps paced a millisecond off from...

Resemblance

Every night, I sit in a tree and talk to the Moon.She tells me about her day, then I tell her about mine.I hear about her friends, the stars, strewnAll across the midnight sky. Then we talk about you-The way you resemble them,The Moon’s friends. Every day, I walk...

Faces

There are faces in my shower tiles;They like to see me naked.I step on them, but they like that too. My hair is getting greasy. I hate them.

Your Father’s Son

I’m dating the Anti-Christ.And all the girls are jealous of me!My boyfriend is so famous-Being the Son of Satan and everything. He always makes sure my bruises are iced-After pushing me to my knees. But the ice he uses is frigid,And love feels akin to suffering. He...

Damnation

There’s a special place in hell for the both of us;A recompense for the sins we’ve committed.Among the sea of the depraved,I’ll spend my afterlife swimming to you. When we should be reunited once more,I’ll find you sitting atop...

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