I’ll never break a record,
Nor lay claim to first prize,
But still I try to wow the crowd,
And not be who they despise.

I’ll never be a hero,
Nor lead the winning team,
But still I fight for all I have,
And dare at least to dream.

I’ll never own an island,
Nor claim an ancient throne,
But still I feel a richer man,
And treasure love I’ve known.

I’ll never cure a malady,
Nor stop the world’s decay,
But still I know I’ve done some good,
And helped in my own way.

I’ll never be a movie star,
Nor run for City Mayor,
But still I strive to be someone,
And silence each naysayer.

I’ll never climb Mount Everest,
Nor fight in some great war,
But still I hope to make my mark,
And live forever more.

I turn my gaze towards the void,
And stare into the deep abyss,
To meet the blackened eyes within,
The invite of damnation's kiss.

I speak into great beyond,
And share the thoughts in my control,
To voice the words I've never said,
The secrets of a tortured soul.

I step back from the edge of fate,
And give thanks for the love I feel,
To walk the ever winding road.
The path to where my heart can heal.

The first span started peacefully,
Her world the perfect dream,
Though as the days wore on,
Life soon ripped at the seam.

The next span was more challenging,
Two worlds that shared one soul,
Darkness fighting light each day,
As she tried to keep control.

Another span soon came and went,
This world she grew to hate,
An outcast to all but a few,
A chance that came too late.

The best span started miserably,
Her world a living hell,
Though soon she found all she could want,
True love to share as well.

The span that followed shook things up,
Two worlds often at war,
A time of claimed or wasted dreams,
Though life gave her the score.

A span of hope and life renewed,
Her world reformed in flame,
Each challenge faced til none remained,
And none forgot her name.

This span will shape the days to come,
The world still in her sights,
So much unknown and yet to prove,
To stand or falter in the lights.

Another year bolder,
Another year brighter,
Another year older but ever a fighter.

Another year smarter,
Another year greater,
Another year better than every hater.

Another year lifted,
Another year treasured,
Another year gifted by love still unmeasured.

If I could live a thousand years,
I’ll never find another you,
For no one else that I could meet,
Will make me feel the way you do.
    
If I could cry a thousand tears,
I never would get over you,
For no one else could fill the void,
Nor make up for all we’ve been through.
    
If I could best a thousand fears,
I’d still be scared of losing you,
For no one else will take your place,
Within this heart that still beats true.

Buildings tall through foggy streets,
Ripples drift 'cross waters deep,
Dawn light bright but air still cold,
As zombies march away from sleep.

Winding paths through ancient streets,
Skyline changing through the years,
Blue gold skies to please the eyes,
Through masks suppressing hopes and fears.

Footsteps filling silent streets,
Drifters searching out their spark,
Sun beams trace each cracked façade,
Where greater men have left their mark.

Born the same yet different,
Twin peas from distant pods,
Thoughts so loud yet reticent,
Two minds always at odds.

Stars in skies so different,
Twin moons light years apart,
Siblings without a parent,
Two souls joined from the start.

Walking roads so different,
Twin paths that never met,
Journeys far from innocent,
Two hearts scarred with regret.

Dreams and goals still different,
Twin lands the gods beset,
Lovers with no precedent,
Two fates as yet unset.