Photograph

Photograph the moment Surrender to life Be open to living Manoeuvre the heartache and strife * Emotions unmasked Understated, not forgotten Cherish the tenderness From the heart befallen * Wear your love like a glove The Unmasking of worth Life is a succession of letting go For creation of new birth * Escape the prison

It changed

Their eyes met across a crowded bar They never talked Glimpses, connection, flirtatious from afar They never talked, that night! . Time went by They knew their time was coming Timing was of the Essence Serendipity was humming . They met inside a crowded bar He watched her studiously He watched her from afar .

A Daydream or is it?

Sitting in the silence Listening to Earths whisper A passenger within a daydream A memory brings a shiver * An angel now in this life She wears her wings with pride Radiating happiness to all she meets Integrity & honesty flows from the inside * She connects with life’s elements Affectionately taking this new world

Still

The cloudless sky infinite and blue beautifully translucent Heaven shines celestial hue It dances on the water Reflective like glass Capturing the perfect photo Tone an absolute contrast Framed by the gnarled branches Aged and flawed in aspect Barren, withered & misshapen Beautifully commanding nature’s respect In the still of the moment the breath of

Poised

Poised in the present Between the highs and lows She believed she could She learned to be strong She speaks her story She wears her eccentricity, her madness her individualism Like a badge She is truth She is extraordinary She will survive everything Because she is who she is She is you Photo prompt –

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 edge

Misunderstood

Somewhere along the way You had forgotten how to care Monotony, boredom, your complacency laid bare * You turned and walked away From what your eyes did not see Ears that no longer heard the words A fate sealed by a minds decree * A heart misunderstood Quietly clouded Thoughts in turmoil Emotions shrouded *

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 * Her

A seed is planted

A seed is planted Growth begins Healthy roots equals solid values We grow our foundation, spreading deep within . The trunk Unwavering solidity Withstanding storms It sways, but it stands strong Reflecting our enduring integrity . The branches Different paths and lessons in one lifetime Diverse journeys, various directions . The leaves are cycles we