Take the grey out of the skies; Take the sleep off of my eyes. Replace the dreary circumstance; Drive out the old--let spirits dance. Flowers readied: let them bloom; If souls will leap then give them room. It's time for dawn to break the day And wipe the…
I know there's nothing good In desperate, foolish fears. I know the useless waste Of passing time in tears. I know I'm not my feelings; My worth's not found in this. I know my heart is aching For the comfort of your kiss. I…
I know I'm just complaining. I know I'm freaking out. I know that being busy Is what college is about. I know I'm missing sleep; I know my diet's lacking. I'm twitching and I'm hyper From the sugar…
It's true I did not know a year ago That now would happen just the way it has. The world is upside down and I am old, Not wishing anything be as it was. It's true I did not know a year before That I would…
Once I held you far from me, Embracing fear and trusting doubt. Every knight must prove his worth; Your honor's what I dreamed about. You spoke a word or acted well-- You listened and your honor stood. 'Twas you I tested: once you said You'd…
Black silk, creased in places, Shaded eyes and hidden faces, Masked in feathers, beads and crêpe, Changing form and shifting shape, Blurring tones of gold and jewels, Bells and tassels, queens and fools-- All before my guarded gaze; My cautious spirit yet obeys The call to gaudy celebration In one…
So be it then: Let me demur not But let there be A breeze of rapid folly Stirred in me To fullest measure Spirits can mete out; And discontented, Cold, surrendered doubt Holds fast my wrists And bears them to the sky; The open palms Themselves the reason why. Fields…
Wild hope in the sunlight of unfinished glances, And lithe limbs and hands in uncontained dances Hold back the floods of mountain-cold rains, And the heart-sick low sounds of violin strains. Life pours in rivulets down from on high And tears at the seams of cloud-covered sky. It breathes, it…