Got me in a spin, a lovely spin, happy little daydream
Running circles around what might just be a ghost
But it's everything and more
But my heart does implore;
"Why can't there be more?"

- Jay M
December 28th, 2021

From darkest night to the break of dawn
From dawn's early light to shining day
From within, gates drew open
Leading to the strangest ocean
That of which may be known as emotion

Sail the seas, face the tide
Come along for quite the wild ride
From hurricane to tranquil and clear
Hidden away when most come near

‘Neath the sycamore tree
Inviting grass, playful breeze
In the moment, ever so free
Not a thing to stress
No reason to impress
Only peace and comfort
Nothing more beneath the sycamore

Dance of the wind
Touch of the earth
Breath untamed and wild
Hands gliding, fluttering
Like butterflies in spring
Caressing wing and wing

Away, gone is the day
Conversations come and past
Each one as close as the last
Though perhaps small from outward view
Each moment greeted and bid adieu
Was peaceful, with smiles bright as candle light

With each embrace a heart whispers
Calling out with each beat
Hear me, oh love, hear the sound
Of passion and desire
Burning like autumn fire

- Jay M
November 29th, 2021

Dearest S----, you hold my heart steadfast. It is as though thou hath cast thy spell here; within this blaze that is mine humble soul. Thine embrace is a comfort eternal; yours a shelter for my quivering self. Sing, darling dream, thy song, thine melody; 'tis the sweetest nectar upon mine ears.

- Jay M
December 27th, 2021

Sweeter than dripping honey
Sweeter than a bakers sugar
Heart warmer than
A deep winter fire
Equally as inviting,
Even more comforting

Tender heart of delicate gold
Too scared to leap into the bold
Light of ever-bright day
Compliment every little thing
Those soft, smooth lips say,
"It's only the truth"

Delicate is the touch
Of October's wonder
Gently held moments
Embraces of longing
Desires whispered quietly
To winter fires

How buttons are easily pressed
And strings carefully pulled
Play it like a hidden melody
Only to stop before the song is done
The remainder left unsung

- Jay M
December 19th, 2021

Endless sky above
Many trees of pine
Roots deep into the underground
Shooting up to the divine

Water falls in search of ground
Or whatever may then be found
To rise one day like the dead
Falling around cursed stone
Fear the teeth of deer
Mouth hallow of shallow bone

Rise from the rubble
Find that which you have lost
Your strength is in your weakness
Burst the risen bubble
Flood into the light
Together, reunite, and fight
That which calls imprisonment "freedom".

- Jay M
December 10th, 2021

Companionship, or solitude?
To be together, or alone?
To have and to hold
The company of others
Share in their warm embrace,
Or to have and to hold
None but yourself,
Keep the lone flame burning
Hoping to stay warm?

While, in times,
Solitude may be needed,
It should not be forever
Throughout the seasons, throughout the weather
Do not leave me in solitude forever,
Growing in yearning for your company,
To have and to hold,
Forevermore.

- Jay M
December 9th, 2021