Handling love with bumbling thumbs
As something so beautiful approaches and comes
Eyes tell no lies and I’m stunned by her grace
That holds me in silence
And keeps up the pace
Then walks past the terminus
With her head held up high
Without an existence
And no tears left to cry

Lavender

Purple fields of lavender
Pollinating honey bees
Moved by subtle gusts of wind and a passing breeze
With gentle sounds, and swaying trees
Springtime’s presence upon us, feeling quite at ease
At its essence, pure and sweet
Consistent as a latent heat
Like Mother Nature’s own heart beat
Is where someday I’d like to meet

He aimed
Finger on the trigger
Ready to shoot his shot
Danger only an after thought
With his anger smoking hot
Consequence was of no consequence
His mind had come to terms
And with gun in hand
He took his stand
Using violence as his words

Along the road to the unknown
Under cloudless skies
Free to venture on alone
Without question or disguise
Strangers come and strangers go
Come day or come night
In our hearts we’re still guided home
When the moment feels just right

I’ve been waiting since I was young
For my imaginary friend
To take me with him to the place
I never thought I’d see again
Now I’m back to claim my stake
In this concocted made up land
That I’ve dreamed about for so long
Just to say I can

Spiritual euphoria
I begin to swoon
Dancing with the spirits
Healing open wounds
At one with the universe
On any given opportune
Staving off the sickness
To which I’ve become immune
In rhythm with my chakra
Not a moment too soon
Proned to mass hysteria
Howling at the moon

No one questioned he was stalwart
Reliable and crass
He would always meet you promptly
Exactly at half past
But then he’d turn the other cheek
And walk off in a huff
But you weren’t having any of it
And always called his bluff

Full moon lurking in the stark and desolate sky
Moonlight shining down on unsuspecting passers by
Moonbeams and serenades
The apple of my eye
Which can only lead to passion
In the stillness of the night

Distance makes the heart grow fonder
Not too near, but over yonder
Longing to wrap you in my arms
And woo you with my boyish charm

Whisper words of sweet delight
The essence of how how I feel
Under skies of pale moonlight
In hopes to seal the deal

These are the dreams I have at night
My heart you’ve gotten hold
Dancing in poetic form
Is something to behold

I soak in your attendance
Your spoken words like music to my ears
But, my dreams only seem to fade away
When reality draws near

You’re far into the distance
Across the hemisphere
So I’ll bow my head in silent jest
And wipe away my tears

Until the day I can hold your hand
Till I can look you in your eyes
Although you are so far away
Please know that you’re my prize

Tormented;
She could not bear
The strangers looks
The strangers stares
She only wished
To disappear
Her energy
Was Just not there
She felt hallow
She felt bare
She tried to cope
She tried to care
A smile is what;
She could not wear
She was content;
With just breathing air

Release me from my shackles
Where I’ve been vilified and scorned
Unlock all the cages
Open all the doors
Allow me to embark on quests
Places I’ve never seen before
To broaden my horizons
And walk along the shores

Scars of the heart dig deep into my soul
Forgiveness is my failure
As I clear a space to grow
I wish you only happiness
Wrapped in maroon velvet bows
To see you getting on with life
Is a gift you shared and chose

Another day with my bae
Along the ocean shore
She and I locked eye to eye
Who could ask for more
Another day with my bae
I’m transfixed by her allure
Each second spent eternal bliss
Beauty oozing out her pores
Another day with my bae
She makes my spirit sore
All she is and all she does
Cannot go ignored
Another day with my bae
There’s no telling what’s in store
Embarking on a brand new quest
With the whole world to explore

‪Day rays and sunbeams‬
‪Passing through the sky‬
‪One must stand in wonder‬
‪And ask the question “why?”‬
‪The light creeps past the shadows‬
‪In psychedelic waves‬
‪A medley of fantasies‬
‪From that in which it came
‪No darkness is acceptable ‬
‪Conceding loss of light‬
‪Until Mother Nature casts her spell
‪Into the perils of the night‬

She puts her victims under a spell
And walks amongst the dead from hell
It’s from there the demons are dispersed
Behind her eyes the darkness lurks
Despite her look of innocence
And dressed up in her Sunday best
Lies and evil looming amongst all of us
Bloodthirsty and carnivorous
With her fangs and pointy teeth
She stalks her prey before she eats
Her quest for flesh, her quest for blood
Allows evil to triumph over good
Can demons be misunderstood
Does nature act the way it should
Or does the devil concur over all and thrive
On the unknown dead that remain alive
Empathy is a care they lack
No protocol, no way to act
Just the smell of fear, while under attack
And the last breathe before it all goes black

Nighttime is drawing near
Filled with wonder
Fueled by fear
Dark in nature
Black as ink
Followed paths
Each foot in sync
To find my way
To reach the brink
Second guessing
Makes one think
Found; discovered
The path, the way
Approaching exit
Close escape

Like a dogs macrosmatic sense
I’m keen to your needs
I gravitate to you like a magnetic field
To wherever it leads
****** into your pull
Now that my heart is full
And caught up in your web
of fascination

It came to my attention
There’s a nation run by elves
Where they all have pointy ears
And wear big hats with bells
Once every year, come rain or shine
They sing, and laugh, and cheer
While presents fill up all the homes
And the sadness disappears

In a spooky kind of way
The skies had all turned gray
And the moon was pale and cold to start the winter
In the full moons lazy eye
I could see the witches fly
While screeching laughter heard throughout the night
A stirring chill that reeked of death and fright
And although they tried and failed
  I can still tell the scary tale
To protect you and make sure that you’re alright

There’s no need to hide
Behind a truths disguise
When all you hear
Are insignificant, petty lies
Just the notion to tantalize
Your intuitions vision
And with respect
To visualize
Your true life’s ambition
Is not a feeling
Or decision
Only ones life‘s mission

The stars above glisten
Like sparkling dust
Existing on the edges
Of the external cusp
At the brink of the heavens
They burst onto the scene
To light up the night
And fulfill all our dreams
Imagination run wild
Amidst the stampedes
As we gaze up in wonder
And wish for Godspeed

‪As a sparkle is to flame‬
‪Gleam is to a star‬
‪Mother shouting out your name‬
‪Don’t wander off too far‬
‪In our hands a beacon‬
‪A guiding speck of light‬
‪To counteract all that is wrong‬
‪And somehow make it right‬
Remembering old forgotten sounds
In the middle of the night
Does not change through the course of time
No matter how contrite

I have a little secret
I want it to be heard
I can’t bear to keep it to myself
I hope my words don’t come out slurred
It’s been a long time coming
I’m focused and undeterred
We need to grasp on to our time on earth
When life is a four letter word
Time is ever fleeting
Life is way too short
I can always lean on laughter
As my last resort
Because we all have value
Each one of us has worth
It’s experiences and memories
As we know that life is a four letter word
Life’s filled with disappointment
Obstacles and stress
It’s overcoming that can be challenging
Being put to the test
So gather those around you
Spreading love can be transferred
There’s no need for negativity
When life is a four letter word

There’s no need to be pauciloquent
Speak up and be proud
Learn to have a voice and say
What you have to say and loud
Do not hold inside of you
What you feel needs to be heard
Because you never know
What someone needs to hear
For there’s power in your words

Just a boy and his faithful dog
In the winter down by the lake
They sat and watched the ducks at play
While making little wake
They listened to the mating calls
And picked out their favorite ones
Then they both went home to eat
As the moon replaced the sun

If your beauty is my salvation
Then I’ve died in peace
On the shores of the vast ocean
To the highest mountains peak
No substandard erosion
Could crumble my inner thoughts
For you are my rock, my everything
My ever beating heart

Drained and scorched
A land of waste
Desolate of
The human race
Parched pavement on
The hard dry land
Seems nothing ever
Goes as planned
Dried up river
Turned to dust
The end grows nearer
On the cusp

When the frame has come into focus
But the flame is still set too dim
Throw a wood log on to the fire
And fill my cup up to the brim

Tonight, let us rest on pillows
Where we lay our weary heads
And tomorrow we’ll begin anew
Once awoken from our beds

In darkness
I see the light
Although dim
And not too bright
That’s where all
The secrets lie
In the mind
Behind closed eyes
That’s where all
The dreamers dream
With opened eyes
They shine agleam
Withstanding shadows
Seldom seen
And where broken hearts
Can get redeemed

Her eyes pierced right through my body
I was shaken to the bone
Like emerald jewels they sparkled
That it felt like I was home
Her skin was soft like pillows
Her hair so bright it glowed
As did the aura that surrounded her
My fingers free to roam
Her body dangled with grace and beauty
That I had to grab on hold
Like a sweet and supple flower
It sent me to a place unknown
There she bloomed before my eyes
Like a sentimental poem
And with a whisper she exposed herself
And let out a gentle moan
I was mesmerized by her curvature
That I thought I would explode
And a smile ran across my face
When it was clear she was my own

Hunting bound
Along the ground
Over rough terrain
Searching for today’s prey
Then back from where they came
Shoot to ****
For the thrill
Then harvest the remains
A get away
A small escape
From the every day

Deep within the childs eyes
Forms the tears the child cries
Hidden in the deepest woods
That acts as safety in disguise
The pain seen, goes unrealized
The victim in a senseless crime
That leaves the child traumatized
Worse for wear and desensitized

In their shabby battle gear
Many men were filled with fear
Hand selected to be sent
Aware they’d meet their bitter end
But fight they must, with shields and spears
And courage, strength, and gnarly sneers
To guard their own and hold their turf
They hold so dear for all it’s worth

Running ******* concrete slabs
To tighten up both thighs and calves
A journey or a distant trek
Demands our courage and respect
For many cannot finish strong
The path too grueling or too long
But for those who make the grade
Triumphant rights become attained

Deep in thought
She questions life
What’s her purpose?
Where’s her drive?
Is she at the mercy of God’s decree?
Or will she overcome triumphantly?
She shouts towards heaven
She begs and pleads
She needs the answers
She now seeks
Overhead, unbelievably
The clouds form, collectively
The clouds are drenched
In an orange hue
Swirling above the ocean blue
With her faith in doubt
And her desires gone
She takes some comfort in
The break of dawn

‪I laugh at funny, cry when sad.‬
‪My best friend is my dear old dad.‬
‪I get angry at intolerance ‬
‪I’m fed up with abuse‬
‪I have common sense ‬
A great big heart
And I always speak the truth
I’m honest and sincere
Kind and full of good
I haven’t done everything I’ve wanted
Nor have I done everything I should
I’m no saint, but I have couth
Been that way since in my youth
It’s just how I was raised
Not looking for your praise
Just an outline into who I am
To help you better understand

Unsatisfied desires
Dripping down with sweat
Drenched in musky manliness
Smothered in regret
Perspiration beading
Down the panes of my window
Weighing out the options
Count them as they go
A single bead descends
Down past my navel
Hesitate and lose
Or stop it if you’re able

Suffocating atmosphere
Tension hard to bear
Time; but an endless fiscade
For the moments that we share
Time to come to terms
No longer feel despair
To grace us with your presence
And finally clear the air

Loneliness is a heartbeats gasp
Remembrance of a lonesome past
Until the day we met and clashed
Your eyes gazed at a moments last
Seductive gestures we once grasped
Slightly above being harassed
Thrown away, forgotten, trashed
For money rendered and fists of cash