April 1--Genuine
Don't get fake with me. I see you And I see behind the smile. Don't tell me lies-I know you And I've seen you for awhile. You've tried to show me charm And you've tried to show me you. But…
Life is Meant
If my life was not meant To be lived in this yoke, If your burden is easy, I could go for broke And kick 'gainst the goads, Hard as I find it. I prefer to live first, And then to rewind it. But no! Here's the sun,…
Curtain
Watch the curtains intertwined. See the chaos undefined. Not the thought I had in mind, Though getting closer hourly. I hate to think I'm in a hole Where all is hidden but my soul. I need the edge defined and whole, But I'm tasting freedom sourly.…
The Final Say
I have a purple rose for you-- I'm am enchanted always Walking along highways I stopped for strangers too. And here's my heart. I'm faithful My wounds are bleeding fresh. Roses? No, thorns in my flesh. I've never been too careful. See…
Sonnet of Belonging
I feel you as a wall behind my bones In quiet moments, lone or hemmed about; Steady, silent, used to hold your own-- A penetration into rooms of doubt. Yours the reassuring breath behind; I belong to you. I am content To travel highways from my heart and mind, And…
Fully Discontent
Fully discontent again With selfish drives and goals, That though I want to really love Have pushed you all down holes And into shells like turtles, Whence lately I emerged. This freedom frightenend all of you. Perhaps, for once, I'm purged Of all desire to use a soul…
Sonnet to Plead
If when I'm old you look at me with love, And call my silver hair your heart's delight, With winsome smile I'll welcome you tonight And know your reassurance is enough. How can I give my heart away like so If there exists a…
Sonnet to Respond
Fear of me has made you run away To deeper valleys here within your soul. You are afraid of breaking what is whole. Don't hide, my love; I see you plain as day. There's less and more of me than once you knew; But here'…