Charlie B

Charlie B Feb 2013

Shell

Doubt....*
Plagued and infested by it.
Eating from the inside out.
Destroying my foundation...
in secret

Charlie B Jan 2013

Dream

I'm in love with a dream.
I see this dream even with open eyes.
It tempts my soul,
and flutters my heart
But like all dreams,*
I'll eventually wake up.

I hope I never wake up

Charlie B Jan 2013

Every Time

Ear to ear grin,
that makes my cheeks hurt.
Damp palms,
that I’ll hide in my pockets.
Quick breaths,
to keep myself breathing.
Butterflies,
raging a riot in my belly.

This is what you do to me.
I rejoice, every time I see you.
I never dwell on the day it will fade.
It's like the first time,

every time.

While waiting during one of our many early movie days.

Charlie B Dec 2012

I Can't Pretend Christmas

No one was ever left out.
Everyone got something that was
just for them.

Shopping throughout the year.
Wrapping weeks in advance -
especially for the ones
to be shipped far away.

Last year was easy.
From the name on the list;
to the hand picked item:
wrap
label
give

This year
I can't pretend she isn't here.
This Christmas
there are no gifts stashed in a closet.
There is nothing to be
wrapped
labeled
given.

I can't pretend Christmas.

I miss you Mom. I knew last Christmas was too easy.

Charlie B Nov 2012

Beat of Dawn

Let me play the beat
of dawn down the beautiful
curve of your body

To Sean because your drumming is my muse

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