She had me running after her
Across the freeway
It was good cardio
Luckily she drove

Hushed mind, cold heart, still eyes.
Just the nightmare you need to numb your spine.
The latest frenzy in town.

Sick and tired yet I insist and persist,
Until the last drop of tear has fallen.
The weight over my shoulders that exists,
Will eventually be lifted and forgotten.

I love how you say my name
Now nothing else will do
I'd prefer to remain nameless
Than hear it from any other than you

He said
Take me back in time
When dreams were bigger than fears
When laughter was real and deep
When Friends were siblings

Yes
Back when 'face masks' never existed

just ...
take me back in time .

Tiny trees sculpted,
In patience and gentle care,
Nature's art unfolds.

the sun in my eyes
sometimes it's a welcome pain
we are awaken

sometimes when I peek at that reflection
every intention involved in letting the world see me
instantly goes away

When one is loved
A vine's entwined
It burns at both ends
Heat is the sign

From branch to vine
From branch to fruit
Hearts caught in the middle
Are soon turned to soot