I close my eyes
My heart swells
My chest feels tight
Breath in
Then I exhale
All the weight of a wish
And watch dandelion seeds
Rise
Like scattered dreams
And times gone by
Blowing in the wind
When will I see you again
Potential rests
In every grain
And prayers
Cover them in all love
And I'm hoping to
Walk along side them someday
Apr 11, 2017
Apr 11, 2017 at 5:23 PM UTC
Spring
Passing
Like a swarm of bees
A meloncholy change
Momentary sneeze
You wonder what's the buzz
The fuss
Where's the charm
That used to hold you captive
And had you so disarmed
Spring
Well, for a moment anyways
Daffodils, azaleas bloomed
Against the blues and grays
Of an overcast sky
A cold snap,
Then a freeze
That paralyzed the beauty
Beneath the bright green trees
And weeks passed by
And petals fell away
And color faded out
To just another day
But fortunately the dogwoods
Show up just then
You think the show's over
Then they come sweeping in
VSM '17
Apr 7, 2017
Apr 7, 2017 at 8:18 AM UTC
Life is finite and fragile
From the first resounding heartbeat
Till the last,
A miracle
Each thread spun together with another in tactile grace
Tangled lace
In bonds we either cherish or shake loose
Though it's not always either/or
Nov 26, 2016
Nov 26, 2016 at 7:43 AM UTC
If I could paint for you
A picture
If I could
Write it in a song
If I could
Fill you
Up with laughter
If I could
Be there when
Days are long
I would
Reveal the
Full spectrum
I would
Write you
A thousand songs
I would
Do anything to
Make you smile
And the entire ride
I'd stay along
And never tire
Of showing
What you mean to me
Nov 12, 2016
Nov 12, 2016 at 7:05 AM UTC
Silver and gold splash across the morning sky
Lit up with virtuous vivre
Like white lace
Under dappled light
Like jewelry adorning
From heavenly heights
As if to say life itself
This day
Is blessed
A gift, if you'll notice,
Of inspiration and rest
Every cloud has it's silver lining I'm told
And forgiveness and faith
Seem to also bring gold
Starless midnights never last
The morning sky speaks that
This, too, shall pass.
Aug 25, 2016
Aug 25, 2016 at 12:20 PM UTC
Invisible strings
Connect the distance
Between us.
You're my heartbeat.
Jun 7, 2016
Jun 7, 2016 at 1:05 PM UTC
Late afternoon, seaside
Trying to bottle time
Collecting these moments
Like shells and sunshine
Sun kisses shoulders,
Water, and sand
And nothing's arranged by
The hands of man
The surf presents shells
Some broken and crushed
Sometimes whole treasures are
Taken back in a rush
I try to hold onto the moments
As close as one can
Though I fumble as time slips
Like sand through my hands
Your eyes, child, are so filled
With wonder and awe,
You're my greatest adventures,
The best gifts of all
Time and tides change
And unfold in no rush
While pelicans fly
Across sunset's blush
Always fleeting
Sep 29, 2015
Sep 29, 2015 at 10:46 PM UTC
Morning rises over scattered clouds
God's masterpiece for our eyes
Arriving seen or unseen
Regardless of where we arise
Majestic but light as the winds
Playing out softly
Balancing amends
To an intense and immense
Deep sigh of dark space
That had its turn, has its place
After a time of wondering if you'll ever see new hope
Light dances forth with grace to share
After every dark night
The world spins on
A sunrise comes, an answered prayer
Aug 27, 2015
Aug 27, 2015 at 11:02 AM UTC
Turtles, crape myrtles
Tadpoles, baby frogs
Running feet, summer heat
Cicadas, crossing logs
Glancing back smiling
Forging on to explore
Oh, how i love
Little you, age four
Aug 4, 2015
Aug 4, 2015 at 12:00 AM UTC
Backpack with bread buns
Jar, net, and a mission
Gonna see some turtles,
Catch some tadpoles,
Frogs, and minnows
Little brother follows behind
Watching all you do closely
'Cuz a man of seven
Knows about everything mostly!
Aug 3, 2015
Aug 3, 2015 at 11:50 PM UTC