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Samantha Lee Mar 2017
It takes all the strength I have
standing, my back
barricading the door
doing all I can
to hold it shut
the weight of the words
on the other side
tied neck and neck
with personal force
perseverance
a clear and equal match
to the muscles of courage
Samantha Lee Mar 2017
Heel to toe, a step forward
toe to heel, a step back
twisted, frayed, pulling baggage
a rope requires slack
the binding snaps
as the cold wind does blow
a chilling reminder
we must heal to tow
Samantha Lee Mar 2017
The basics of trying
a simple attempt
to lighten a burden
deal with what life has sent
may it be lifting a heavy load
in the calm of a storm
or putting out metaphorical fires
in the life you are born
to try is a gift
one gives to the world
the basis of knowledge
to experience what is hurled
Samantha Lee Mar 2017
They say, "dance to the beat of your own drum",
but I'd rather dance
to the rhythm of your heart
my drum can only thud so long
as the steady beat of you
presses on
Samantha Lee Mar 2017
The act of a juggler
goes 3 at a time
this time it's hearts
his, hers, and mine
a moment of weakness
distraction ensues
tiny cracks appear
as one falls to his shoes
the next time by chance
which one will fall?
it's certain with time
there will be breaks in them all
Samantha Lee Mar 2017
Quick thoughts
the stem of worry
planted in
uncertain soil
leaves of growth
in no hurry
sprouting vines
start to coil
as buds blossom
a certain sweat
settlement hosed
watered roots wet
sunshine dances
photosynthesis fuels
where butterflies
are imposed
Samantha Lee Feb 2017
From a low angle
looking up to brown eyes
face so serious
weakness actualized
strong playful hands
keep pushing inside
a light moan escapes
pleasure implied
sweat begins to merge
a pooling sea of thirst
consuming each other
satisfaction immersed
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