Misleading confusing thoughts
And ideas. Mixed emotions,
Muddled memories, scrambled
Colors turning to black
Nothing makes sense in this
Senseless whirlpool. Crying out!
A desperate attempt to escape
But it’s pulling and tugging
I'm slipping, i'm falling
I'm gone!

Has it ever occurred to you
That the world doesn’t dance to your tune.
That you are living a dream
Where everyone tells you what you want to hear.
Where you get exactly what you want.
Welcome to reality baby!
Take that smirk off your face,
Cause reality’s gonna hit hard.
You’re gonna fall at it’s feet
And beg it for mercy,
And maybe some day when you have
Been humbled,
When you have learned to be patient,
When you have earned some respect,
MAYBE then you’ll deserve better.
Cause right now you are getting
Exactly what you have coming to you.
**** it up!

Like the winds leave a path of destruction
when they take their anger out on nature.
Like fire tears away at our forests,
leaving behind the stamp of strife.
Like water engulfs entire land masses,
in an attempt to still its all-consuming thirst.
Like the earth erodes and breaks and swallows.
Will this be the extent of the impact of my life?

From the moment I met you, I’ve craved you.
I have hungered for your touch, for
your tender kiss, the fire of your
hands on my skin. For the taste of
you, your scent on my hands
your warmth on my cheeks. I have
felt you around me, heard your sweet
whisper. You are so real in these
moments, but as untouchable as a ghost.

Drawn in by the mirage
this, that used to be the subtle
divide between need and want.
Need has won the battle,
imprisoned every thought
in this all-consuming tunnel
of desire, eroding my soul.

As you stand here alone
The winding road stretched before you
Say goodbye to your cozy home
Start the journey that will define you
Feel the excitement well up inside you
So much to experience, to take in
Come play, come learn,
The entire world as your teacher
Absorb that for which you yearn.

Each destination
Welcomes you with open arms and loving care
Friendships to be created and mended
Take the leap if you dare
The exhilaration that you share
This is your adventure, your journey
Experience the adrenaline rush
The exhaustion, confusion, laughter
The heartbeat of your first crush.

Explore the history
The cultures and languages that surround you
Unveil the lurking mystery
Of myths and country laws that govern you
The boundaries of independence and freedom too
Go ahead, make mistakes
You have to learn from those
Situations that bring you to your knees, to be humble
It directs you to the road you initially chose.

Then a second road appears
You become aware of a shared purpose
The merger of your hopes, your goals, your fears
Another meaning to life, a new compass.
Buy your ticket, enter the circus
Clowns and acrobats
Animals and trainers, the show’s a blast
Learn to juggle, to prioritize
Create memories of your present and past

Stop............ steal a quiet moment
Pull out that old, wrinkled map.
Look back at the road you have traveled
Gather your belongings, pack your bag
Take some time to recover from the jet lag
Close your eyes
No more time to lend
Rest in piece
This journey has finally come to an end.

White shining sunlight through my bedroom window,
The warmth tugging at the sheets,
Turning to greet the morning, I'm aware of your shadow,
Your body, your lips, a good morning kiss.

Your manly scent enfolds me, your hot breath in my ear,
Safely tucked against your heaving chest,
Birdsong pulls us from our dreaming, hear
your soft sigh, your rough chin on my hair ......... bliss.