A moment of reflection
A distant memory
You can kiss goodbye those yesterdays
They’ve been swallowed by the sea
I was swooped up by a gale
A forceful gust of wind
I remained cool, calm, and collective
With a Cheshire grin
A twinkle in my eye
As I contemplated sin
A whispered little murmur
I’m ready begin

‪Your touch is a poem‬
‪Engraved on my skin ‬
‪Every end that we meet‬
‪Is a chance to begin‬
‪Not a moment gets waisted ‬
‪Not a harsh word gets said‬
‪Just a melodic symphony ‬
‪Going off in my head‬
‪A violin concerto‬
‪A harmonious tune‬
‪In sync with the rhythm ‬
‪Under a luminous moon‬

An apricot coriander
of daffodil dissent
Grew up to emancipate
And then later circumvent
But poutine wine
and dandelions
Coming this way,
Went
Have no degree
As to what decree
They haven’t mentioned yet

When he was reserved
He got what he deserved
Now all he has are memories
Perfectly preserved
He could pick them out
Of the faces in the crowd
He’d like to tell you more
But what he’d do is not allowed
So he carries on
He goes about his day
In constant contemplation
Of throwing a grenade

The sky opens up above me
I taste tears from way up high
The floodgates open wide enough
For me to take a dive
Sinking in the deep end
I take a gulp of air
Hold my breath and dip below
In hopes to reappear
Until I rise again
Suppressing all my fears
Safe again inside my home
Until the rain all disappears

Go in with guns blazing
No thought of retreat
Failure to surrender
Sour in defeat
No logic or intention
Otherwise unique
Just another way of saying
Think before you speak

Pristine and deliberate
Champagne on ice
Jewels in the jewelry
Were enough to entice
They sparkled and gleamed
Catching the eye of the queen
With the jeweler now seen
He had accomplished his dream
So he fashioned a locket
Made of diamonds and gold
Exquisite and gaudy
For all to behold
It was welcomed with awe
An inspiring piece
Of art and of beauty
His proud new release
His gift was accepted
With joy and with glee
By the new queen to be
A princess in waiting
By law and decree
An innocent soul
A sweet little girl
Not astute yet to notice
The ways of the world
The darkness behind sunlight
The crooks and the thieves
They take with no conscience  
They do as they please
Her locket gave her comfort
She adored its design
She took pleasure in knowing
It was one of a kind

How do I find you?
Where do I go?
I’d search through the desert
I’d freeze in the snow
My mind cannot fathom
A world all alone
I’ve searched every crevice
Lifted each stone
But I still cannot find you
To have and to hold
And hand you this locket
Made of diamonds and gold

I have an uncle Drew
Who really is quite crude
Primitive in his ways
Always walking in the ****
He never seems to notice
He doesn’t seem to care
To have a little decency
And at least wear underwear
But that wouldn’t be my uncle
As he feels the need to share
He’s just a little out of his mind
But that’s neither here nor there

If each and every snowflake
Is a day the sun will rise
Then the welcoming in of winter
Is for frigid cold white lies
But if words could go unspoken
Then the gestures in my eyes
Are a crystal clear indication
As to what or whom I most despise

Through the awe inspiring darkness came
What’s left of Edens remains
The waterfalls and luscious greens
The rock that’s nestled in between
The appreciation of a flawless scene
That unfolds into a vivid dream
And sparks the flare that intervenes
By giving rather than to receive
Which then takes the place of fears
Until they disappear
Not breathing in the air of life
For them to persevere
Thrown away and put to rest
While both forgiving and sincere

The language of love
When bodies first meet
Full body elation
From head to feet
Sultry seduction
Done so discreet
Heavier breathing
Pounding heart beat
The thumping in chest
On rapid repeat
Sweating and lathered
From friction and heat

The pieces come together
Each piece forms a scene
The picture can be of anything
As a concept or a theme
But when there’s missing pieces
You may want to give up and quit
But you know that there’s no better feeling
Than when all the pieces fit

The crack of the whip
Doesn’t sit well
With whiskers or kittens
Or a cat-o’-nine-tails
Leather and laughter
In a distinct frenzied smell
Wrapped up in ribbons
In a hard candy shell
Was it an omen
Or can’t you tell
If it was more of an archway
Than a gateway to hell

Lost in the eyes of a tigress
No sudden moves to show fear
Mustn’t lose sight or eye contact
Praying that she’ll disappear
But there by the side of the tigress
A woman with light colored hair
And eyes just as intense as a tigress
Amazed by her beauty, I just stop and stared

Where the earth and heaven meet
Above the rock on the mountains peak
Beyond the thick and luscious green
A waterfall who’s beauty, runs a bit too deep
Harmony, tranquility, calm, serine, and peace
These traits are what embody me
And help me put my mind at ease
A majestic force of nature
A pretty sight to see
Crashing down
With power, with force, with strength, with speed

I’ve been here waiting
Not sure for what
The storyline
It lacks a plot

It keeps on going
And never stops
The pain keeps growing
I try to connect the dots

I get no answers
For questions made
We shine our brightest
Before we fade

I see little reason
To hang around
I’m in a hurry
To where I’m bound

I get no comfort
From sunny days
The time is now
No more delays

I’m never up
I’m always down
My place on earth
Is underground

Life continues
The world goes on
It makes no difference
Whether I’m here or gone

I don’t mean
To sound so drab
Life for me
Ain’t all that bad

I’ll come around
I’ll find my cause
I’ll bow my head
To the crowds applause

But for now
The lights grow dim
A reflection of
The shape I’m in

Until I find
What will set me free
I’ll kneel down
On bended knees

I feel shot out
I’ve been deprived
I’ll accept
What’s to decide

I’ve got no resolve
My fight is weak
I’m in a hole
I’m in too deep

I can’t get out
I can’t retreat
If I’ve got a soul
It’s fast asleep

I paid the toll
To cross the street
I won the prize
Even in defeat

I played it right
I didn’t cheat
I rolled the dice
And took the leap

On just the chance
Just on a whim
Above the clouds
The sun creeps in

I feel its warmth
Upon my face
It sets the mood
That’s taking place

My eyes are closed
I’m half awake
Not getting sleep
Was my mistake

I listen close
Hear my heart break
It’s so much more
Than one can take

I’m ill equipped
To change my mood
I’m ill equipped
It’s understood

I’m on a journey
Not sure to where
When I arrive
Will you be there?

I need a guide
Someone that cares
Nothing else
Can quite compare

I head to my room
I take the stairs
You gently knock
But I’m unaware

What’s beyond my bedroom door?
What’s underneath
My bedroom floor?

I’ll always wonder
Forever more
Forever more
Forever more

There’s no one breaking down my door
Believe me, rest assured
That if they showed the current score
Your jaw would drop and hit the floor
It’s unfathomable to think
I could just see a shrink
For all of the many thoughts I have
That have me on the brink
The brink of destruction
The brink of despair
The brink of extinction
And I don’t even care
Broken and beaten
Unfit to fight
I’ll pour on the gas
And watch it ignite
Not to die as a martyr
Just to shed light
To a life without meaning
And a death out of spite

‪Her tears were shed‬
‪By what he said‬
‪As he turned to walk away ‬
‪He was harsh and bitter‬
‪Without thoughts considered ‬
‪As he had many things to say‬
But ‪something occurs ‬
‪When weapons are words‬
‪And all colors turn into gray‬
‪It’s a persons right ‬
‪To stand up and fight‬
‪Making the world a much nicer place‬

Abundant clouds
And distant ships
Alone on empty seas
No sun yet in the morning sky
A calmness, without breeze
No sails deployed
The waters flat
Cool, calm, and serine
The crews asleep
As silence looms
Deep within a dream

You violate my inner core
My heart beating
Wanting more
You hypnotize
With charm and grace
You call my name
Come face to face
Not a second
Goes to waste
Or you’ll get lost
Along the way
Back to where
Your heart belongs
Singing words
Disguised as songs

The world ends
Waiting to advance
To the next installment
Into the grand expanse
Or with the halt of motion
Conquered where we stand
Or sent into oblivion
Swept up off the land
Regardless of our standing
We’re stripped of upper class
And praying to the heavens
That this too shall pass

Baring all for you to see
Underneath a shaded tree
I look at you
You look at me
There’s instant fire; chemistry
We ****** at the upmost peak
There are no words to say
No words to speak
Just fireworks
And the urge to keep
Every memory
From now
Until eternity

I’m crippled by your splendor
Your captivating smile
The grace with which you carry
Your elegance and style
Your pupils like blue moons
As you stare into my soul
Unlocking every secret
I never wanted you to know

Your act is a ventriloquist
Your puppet mimics what you say
Except when you go silent
Leaving all in dismay
You practiced until perfection
You two became as one
No longer just a dummy
Doing it for fun

Do you believe in love?
I have never been so lucky
When push comes to shove
Never to be struck by Cupid
By arrows from above
I think I actually saw one hit
An innocent white dove

It seems they always miss me
By inches, maybe less
It occurs when you’re not looking
Is my only guess
And if it ever finds me
And I am unimpressed
I can then pinpoint my pain
And the cause of my distress

It couldn’t be withheld
I wouldn’t be denied
I asked about her health
But fell deaf, dumb, and blind
What I felt most, was disappointed
That her stars were unaligned
And that her center was a bit askew
Yet, she said she felt just fine

Bending like bows
In the midsummer breeze
There’s the trembling of aspens
The tall skinny trees
They’re armed with their arrows
They rear back and take aim
Then the arrows fly to the heavens
Come wind or come rain

Today is slipping away
Soon to become a distant memory
Tomorrow is just around the corner
And you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life
What are you going to do with it?
Waste it away?
Watch each minute pass?
As you lead me astray

Tongue and groove
Soft and smooth
Drugs demand
They be abused

Hanging on each word
Don’t want to be disturbed
Go away
I’m still unnerved

Stay off in the distance
Bitter and alone
Speak if It appeases you
As I dream of home sweet home

The water, it crashes
In waves, not in drops
From high up above
Unto jagged rocks 🪨
It leaps off the cliff
And continues to fall
Endlessly pounding
But, answering all nature’s calls
The force sounds like triumph
In granger; supreme
A powerful spectacle
But real, not in dream

You make me want to spend
Tease my inner beast
Hold you down, restraining
Biting flesh for feast
You conjure up my feelings
To escape; release
All my inmost inhibitions
Until I find some peace
And realize all life’s secrets
That put my mind at ease

I ran the last scenario
Through the filter of my mind
Searched in every crevice
Unsure of what I’d find
Until I reached the breaking point
And built the great divide
Between my brain and a lonely heart
For the love I’d been deprived
I weighed out the pros and cons
Tried to keep an open mind
Until I had to make a choice
And swallow up my pride

You’re mimicking like shadows
With every subtle move
Whether in daytime or at night
You can’t hide the truth
When every movement is a reflection
Of the connection to our youth
It amplifies temptations
And we eat the forbidden fruit

I feel stagnant.
Like a stale cigarette.
Not sure where to put my energy
Without instant regret
So I freeze up and I don’t react
While keeping my mental health intact
But the days are slipping by
Clouds dimming out my shine
For what tomorrow brings
For us all as human beings
This weighs heavy on my chest
One more cause to feel depressed
Stuck with racing thoughts
Standing still without progress
Masking my distraught

Workin hard at survival
Just to breathe and exist
Amidst all the chaos
With no one to assist
The changing of power
Unrelenting; persists
Fighting for a country
Just to die in the midst
The head of a nation
A leader of men
Has a sullen demeanor
For an untimely end

For whom?

For whom does the butterfly land?
For the gentle soul
For that gentle nature
The gift that’s been bestowed
For the innocent
For the future that’s in tow
For that sweet supportive nectar
Wrapped up in a bow
For all the words of love
For all the sappy pine
For all the past transgressions
Whether yours or mine
And that is it’s decision
That’s where it resides
But nothing lasts forever
In the life of butterflies

Art depicts the unreality
The imagination runs amuck
The focus and the mindset
You’d hate to interrupt
A stroke of paint on canvas
Gives a sense of sweet release
And by the time it takes to finish up
You’ve found your inner peace

Wrapped in diaphanous robes
and lush lavish lace
Soft as the skin on her beautiful face
****** and sensual are pleasures we seek
Bound not to tell, are the secrets we keep
Unless on the pillow, where the truth never lies
There’s more to what’s there, than meets the eye

‪A red sky is baptized‬
‪The break of dawn ushers in‬
‪Hidden behind loose clouds‬
‪Sends shivers down my skin‬
‪The sun is aglow‬
‪Unresisting its fate‬
‪As the spinning earth, trembles‬
‪Not too soon or too late‬
‪A timed evolution‬
‪A welcoming state‬
‪Just God and his paintbrush‬
‪Oh, how he loves to create‬

She crossed over the brickyard
To reach the café
With the rain trickling down
On a gray day in May
April showers had passed
Until present day
As the rain never lasts
Nor do the clouds ever stay
To the café for coffee or tea
Where the sun always shines
Though Reluctantly

Years of life were lived out
Lifetimes and memories
Scattered thoughts
Of past events
Coursing through history
Many people act
On intuitional fact
Sizing up each situation
Not falling into traps
Spoken with impact
Lifeline still intact
Awaiting the right moment to attack
To see how we’ll react
Fate and destiny
What lies in front of me
A perfect picture scene
While living out the dream

Thirsty little finch
Perched along the edge
Departed from its nest
Came of age and fledge
Spreads its little wings
No longer having doubts
He takes flight, into the sky
And migrates, headed south

‪The fires lit‬
‪The sparkles fly‬
‪The only question is‬…
‪For how much time? ‬
‪Enjoy the moment ‬
‪While it lasts ‬
‪Memories, they form our past‬
‪See brilliant colors ‬
‪In the moments shared‬
‪It can’t be purchased ‬
‪By a billionaire ‬
‪It’s celebrations ‬
‪It’s feelings felt‬
‪And being at peace with yourself ‬

or run rampant
Act a fool
Decide the rules don’t apply to you
be resistant
Runamuck
Maybe you’ll have better luck
But always question
Never trust
The world we live
Is not kind and just
Be resourceful
Be aware
Try not to be caught unprepared

And if life hits you
Disregard, don’t react
They’ll just drink up the teardrops
Then manipulate facts
Use wit if you have it
Wisdom reveals gold
Someone once said that
That shattered the mold
An out of box thinker
Who’s expression is art
That can’t be hung on the wall
But felt in your heart
A pendulum *******
Not a battle, a dance
of light and dark shadows
While giving patience a chance

How a droplet ripples
Expanding throughout time
Every decade adds a layer
To our extended paradigm
Now seconds turn to minutes
Soon hours into days
Century upon century
Still remains the unexplained

Is it tomorrow yet?
Have I woken up too soon?
To see the yellow sunlight
That illuminates the room
I’m unaware of my surroundings
I’m in a spun cocoon
With the outcome to be beautiful
And avoid impending doom

Immersed in soft red velvet
Sending shivers down my spine
The goosebumps, they are plenty
In a moment so divine
Brushed against my face, my torso, arms, and hands
Whenever wrapped in velvet
It tends to ruin daily plans