That sense from childhood To the adult of wealth Rich in heart full Happy in the sun hues Losing the hands that held you Take the flower The glad day and the summer land Turn at the road you once Did follow White as the lily of silky skin From a cup that overflows RememberContinue reading “Growing up”
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What If
What if She took the straight path What if She takes the high road Of twists and turns Teetering on the edge Of her next decision One more step she chose to climb Up hill The climb endless Shadows relentless is their chase What if she turned back She stops At the edge The edgeContinue reading “What If”
I choose life
There is so much to say I can not hear your voice Break your silence Let us not whisper There is no longer any choice * Can I be your voice Share what’s in your heart I speak, I shout, on your behalf Lies and truths I shall impart * On your behalf I setContinue reading “I choose life”
Transition
From her tippy toes to the top of her head Warmth rising Flushing her cheeks To a glorious rosy red * Giddiness, joy, elation Her head did spin Was it the champagne Or daily life intoxication * A beautiful memory A face looking at her Feeling nostalgic oh dear how young we were * HerContinue reading “Transition”
The Path
In the beginning the path is smooth Unencumbered, no burden Heart and words gave only truth Time moves on I beg it slow Masks removed Thy wrinkles show Undulating journey Now tired and worn The road gets bumpier We gaze forlorn The trail walked cracks were showing The lights were on Highlighting the path ofContinue reading “The Path”
Beneath the truth
Beneath the truth Rejective to the truths she tried to tell him Mind absent? Or defensive out on a limb . . Please listen You must play attention No more pretension, allow convention . . You sit and stare through vacant eyes Life on hold, I await your replies Do you understand what we areContinue reading “Beneath the truth”
A New Beginning
A new day begins Surrounded by clear black night The coolness of the air Wrapping us together In a new love affair Awaiting the new dawns glimpses Through the darkness of the skies The first light colors a secret to only our eyes Hues of grey, burgundy then red Peaking through in the newness ofContinue reading “A New Beginning”
A place of hope
A Place of Hope How do you fill the void Where in your heart Love was blissfully employed The home where we once shared This place where as lovers we were together Our hearts and minds momentarily paired Don’t get too close though What if Teetering on theContinue reading “A place of hope”
What will tomorrow bring?f
On a cliff I sit looking over treetops The oceans waves and white crests Jumping over each other Crashing into one another Like kids on dodgem cars The trees trembling and shaking as the wind rushes through the bending branches Threatening to break the weaker ones I close my eyes Listening Viewing the world throughContinue reading “What will tomorrow bring?f”