I am my father's daughter
the apple of his eye
that didn't fall too far from his tree
the fruit of the same loom
that I use to weave my web of lies
always shady
like I'm perpetually standing under those branches

I am my mother's daughter
her second cracked egg
that should have grown into a dove
but came out a vulture instead
didn't need a nudge to leave the nest
I was first to fly the coop
a free bird
while the others flew straight into a cage

Now the tree went up in flames
and took the nest with it
and I'm starting to think that
maybe
I was a Phoenix all along
and from the ashes
comes the new soil
that I need
to grow.


*s.mndi

I dream that he is mine,
I dream that he is true,
And all his words I keep
As rose-leaves hold the dew.

O little thirsty rose,
O little heart beware,
Lest you should hope to hold
A hundred roses’ share.

Don’t breathe deeply.
It’s exhausting.
Trust me, I’ve tried.
I think a lot about
how much strength trees have,
and if they have any extra
I can borrow.
I think a lot about
how if I don’t go to sleep,
I won’t have to wake up tomorrow.

Others complain,even when they have a good thing.
Still others complain.

Either this or that isn't good enough.
Love has never been tough.
If truly real, it begins to get easier.

Others, create strife.
Whether it the husband or the wife.
Many divide themselves.
They try to blame somebody's else.

Why bother loving?
If it going to create trouble.
Why bother absorbing trial and tribulation?
If it doesn't change the present situation.

Be thankful to have someone good.
Then to have someone speaking of things they should.
Others,know this tale well.
Mainly because their spouse has abandon them.

No words needed.
When your eyes tell the message.
No words needed.
When a simple touch relate your feeling.

A slight smile.
A sly wink or blink of your eyes.
Direct exactly, what's on your mind?

Just remember, no words are needed.
When it come down to this.
Especially , if it's in the kiss.

Then no phone need to ring.
Or anyone should knock at the door.
Just to interrupt the path you're trying to explore.

And after the deed is done.
Still no words are needed.
When your mission has been done.