Words

How can I write of beauty
When my heart is dark
How can I write of life and joy
When my mind is creacked

The words form in my mind
Waiting for me to put pen to page
Yet in between thoughts and ink
They fade, and change

Perhaps if I was to speak
Talk of the sights I see with eyes closed
But the words fail before they leave my mouth
As standing there I'm posed

Ready to speak
Silent
Ready to write
Silent

A blank page stares accusingly at me
Waiting for those words of beauty
Words to bring tears to joy
These words only hurt me
As they slowly escape

Falling

When we drown
We don't scream and shout
We don't wave our hands in the air
It is much more quiet
As we slowly slip away
Into the deep
Not moving
Falling

When we lose hope
We don't scream and shout
We don't yell it from the rooftops
It is much more quiet
As we slowly give up
Abandon hope
Any chance of a change
Falling

When we give in to despair
We don't scream and shout
We don't let our feelings out
It is much more quiet
It all seems so simple
It is just so clear now
There is no path forward
We are falling

What hope is there for those who drown?
What chance for those without hope?
What life for those who despair?
Those who are falling

Some battles must be fought alone
For pride or reason or love
But when we are drowning
We cannot fight alone
We must reach out
With faith
As we are falling

Faith that a hand will reach back
Grasp us
And help us from the deeps
Pull us to the surface
Give us love
Give us hope
Give us life
So we are no longer
Falling

Wisdom of the Stars

I walk the lonely streets without you
A cold wind blowing
I cannot remember how long I have walked this night
Or where I was going

I walk without ceasing
Caring not where I go
Until feet are sore beneath me
Then I stop. I look up. I know.

These stars that shine down on me
From so very far away
They shine down and guide my path
As if they want to say

"She is not lost to you, you fool!"
These are the words I hear
And take deep into my heart to hold
For such truths are dear

With ancient wisdom the stars did speak
And show the truth to me
You are never lost to me, my dear
No matter the distance across land or sea

These stars that light my path this night
And speak their ancient wisdom
Are the stars you see when night falls
And the skies begin to deepen

When you look up and see the stars
Open the ears of your heart
Listen to sweet music they bring
Feel in yourself their spark

Dance with me on a moonlit night
Under the silvery glow
All our fears and worries are gone
Your arms are all I will know

Sing with me the songs of the stars
As they share their beauty and joy
Hold my hand as we whisper sweet words
Now is no time to be coy

Suddenly my path becomes clear to me
I walk with a freshness of step
My mind is buoyed and my heart is free
As the stars' words I choose to accept

You have never been lost to me
Though distant you may lie
As long as we both remember
To turn our eyes to the sky

Tomorrow's Tomorrow

There is no comfort to lose a child
No words can make it better
A lifetime lost one dark day
The thought forever a spector

Thoughts of what could have been
Overcome those of what has been
short moments of happiness
Overwhelmed in a sea of pain

This pain shall never leave
But it will subside
Time brings healing
To wounds on the inside

So do not forget the love and joy
In the midst of pain and sorrow
There will be joy and love again
In tomorrow's tomorrow

Photograph

A faded photograph hangs on the wall
Flecks of dust shine and sparkle in the light
The teapot sits in a puddle of cold liquid
Faded now where once it was bright

Tarnished silver sits unused in the drawer
China, chipped and cracked, stands waiting
A piano slowly goes out of tune
Years now since it could sing

The window, stained with dirt and grime
looks out over a garden overrun with weeds
Crawling and competing with each other
A frenzy of unmet needs

The sky is gray now
Clouds linger and lurk, waiting to break
Waiting to bring water, turn dust to mud
Perhaps to wash away our mistakes

The photograph stands monument to better days
When all was light and love
When she would hold my hand and drink tea
Now she sings far above

Call to Me

Call to me
And I will answer
Wherever in the realms you lie
There shall I attend

Call to me
And I will answer
Bringing mighty armies to bear
Clearing all that lies between us

Call to me
And I will answer
Let the heavens fall
If they would keep me from you

Call to me
And I will answer
Letting none bar my path
Not even Death on his steed

Call to me
And I will answer

Finally Mine

When I close my eyes
I see your face
An immortal beauty
In every time and place

When I close my eyes
I feel your touch
your skin so soft
On mine so rough

When I close my eyes
I hear your voice
In simple words sweet
Offering a choice

Continue as I am
So distant and far
Or close my eyes again
And I will be where you are

So I let my eyes close
For the last and final time
To spend my days with you
Now you are finally mine

Floating

Floating
Drifting high above the world
On wings spread wide
Warm in the soft sun
Shining and reflecting blue sky

Floating
Sinking slowly into the deeps
Cool currents flowing over skin
Washing away grime and fears
Fading glow of sun far overhead

Floating
Spirit separate from body
Flying through a world of colour
Barely retaining form
Hearing siren call of the stars

Floating
Far away exploring
Then finding home once more
Safety and security
Rest

Stay With Me

Dance with me, my dear
Under the full moon's glow
As stars wheel and spin overhead
Let us dance the night away
And as the moon sinks low and light fades
Stay in my arms and sway
Dance with me

Sing with me, my dear
The songs of wordless love
That fill the air each morn
As sun rises and life stirs
Join in the harmony of life
Joyous celebration
Sing with me

Stay with me, my dear
Through all times bad and good
Through seasons turning
As empires rise and fall
Through many ages of man
Yet staying ageless and beautiful
Stay with me

Beside Me

It comes as a surprise
Each time I awake to find you here
Beside me
Each time I cry out in fear
As beasts of terrifying countenance stalk my dreams
You are holding me
Telling me I am safe
Giving your love
I feel blessed once more
That you are here

You are not mine
No man should own such beauty
Nor the rising sun that bathes all
In soft gentle glow
Nor the waterfall
In secluded cave
Sharing secret mist with all who dare venture
No, you are not mine
But you are here
Beside me