elusive sleep oh how you mock me
letting me drift, that sense of peace
only to ****** dreams back from gently
soothing and calming me down
I wearily  pray for release

bone-weary, fuzzy headed
If only my bed could
provide the respite so close, yet so far
once more, let me go to sleep

unbeknownst to passers-by
above on concrete, stone and steel
two lovers linger just below
hearts on fire, bodies still
while river's waters deep and fast
lay witness to the passion there
this place becomes forever cast
immortalized with souls laid bare
no traffic sounds, no waterfowl
no whispering wind through tender trees
disturb these two, in love's embrace
finding forever in their gaze

waking with joyful exuberance
choosing what attitude to wear with the day
grey skies call for a sunny disposition
determined to keep negatives away
light streams gently from fingertips
delicately touching others with warmth
surprising them with smiles
unfurling calm in your wake

pushing and pulling, eddies swirl 'round
so difficult to trust in this love we've found
fairy tale endings too good to be true
darker shades of life confusing my view
never having known love's ache
clouds in judgment, feelings forsake
go on defensive 'cause that's all I've known
overwhelmed by the gentleness you've shown
to want you so badly, I lose control
feeling the madness deep in my soul
Still, knowing the gift that lies within grasp
if only I can trust, in your heart, at last.

The 'us' we see and
the 'us' others see create
unique duality
high wire balancing
praying not to fall

hard outer shell but
soft side within, not
unlike crustaceans
we scurry to and fro
intent with purpose

only when we're truly alone
be it crowded street or
safely home,
can both halves
combine as one

Finally at peace

Parenthesis, one, Parenthesis
Oh how my heart does soar
The simple notice telling me
I'm in your thoughts once more
Words, black and white, on screen
Transfer into my soul
Interpreting your meaning
Not wanting to let go

Parenthesis, two, Parenthesis
What riches! more from you
I'm greedy in my desire
to learn your wishes true
To keep this brief connection
no matter how tenuous
We bleed onto these crystal screens
Sharing all inside of us

Alas, no more Parenthesis
Blinking cursor is all I see
Hoping, praying tomorrow will bring
Continuation of You and Me

paint my world with vibrant hues
emerald greens, sapphire blues
lyricist with color, canvas
emotions swirl 'round your brush
multitudes of whites and greys
illuminate the darkest days
when masterfully controlled by you
paint my world with vibrant hues