If seeing his face still makes your heart skip a beat, no matter when or where you are...

If you get lost in her eyes and realize there's no where else you'd rather be...

If the sound of his voice relaxes and excites you at the same time, and you realize you could listen to him speak until the day comes when the sun no longer shines...

If the sound of her name brings a smile to your lips, and you know there's no sweeter combination of syllables on this earth...

If you find he's the first thing on your mind when you wake up...

If she's the last thing you think of as you fall asleep...

If he can make you laugh so hard you forget your troubles and just live in the moment for once...

If she can gift you with a sense of wonder and happiness much like the bliss and simplicity of childhood...

If you'd share the last slice of pizza or make a late night munchie run...

If the time comes when you realize there's no coming back from how they've changed you and there's no one else you'd rather spend your life with...

You've undeniably...
irrevocably...
unmistakably...
indubitably...
fallen in love.

We’re living in a time of pandemonium,
living in a land of confusion.
Led down a path of violence and disorder,
forgetting the aspects of being human.

Our world is in a state of chaos
with discrimination, rash actions, violation of rights
Bombing foreign nations
Infringing women’s liberty in the dead of night

We’re losing sight of compassion
With war and destruction looming overhead
Fear and distrust running rampant
Hope for humanity seemingly left for dead

Denying sexuality and personal identity
And riots around the clock
Then with shootings becoming a norm
It’s difficult dealing with the shock

Though times are unclear in this our current hour
One thing is certain
If we don’t change our ways, the story of mankind
Will come to an end with the drop of a curtain.

I miss when life was simpler
When Death was just a thought
but the  innocence of childhood is a jewel which can't be bought.

Those memories too often come flooding back
A reminder of what once was and what I've come to lack
I miss when life was simpler and wish for the days
When Death was just a musing
And time was void of that desolate haze

I miss when life was simpler and long for the days of self assurance
For when Death becomes reality
Such qualities rarely stand with endurance.

Death is part of life, but I wish that it was simpler.

Your burned me from the inside out,
now all that's left are ashes.

I felt the fire of desire,
but never did I question.
Just how these flames would leave me scorched
and desperate for salvation.

I was too young to comprehend
how high the flames would grow,
and over time I was
engulfed by your inferno.

I can't remember life inside the fire,
but I have the scars upon my skin,
as proof I've been to Hell and back,
as proof of our sin.

Despite these brands that mark me,
despite your haunting warmth that remains,
I'll find my way back to reality.
I'll find a way to live again.

You burned me from the inside out,
but I will rise from the ashes.

I remember
that night,
when you sent me that first text.

I remember
how you loved my eyes
and I didn’t know what to expect.

I remember
the days that passed,
growing closer all the while.

I remember
all the laughs,
every innocent smile.

I remember
when I said,
I’d never loved before.

I remember
your surprise,
and a promise for what was in store.

I remember
the first time,
I ever saw your face.

I remember
first hearing your voice,
and the way my heart did race.

I remember
her too,
the girl who stole you away.

I remember
falling for you,
and not knowing if you’d stay.

I remember
the late nights,
spent crying and alone.

I remember
when you walked out,
and I was helpless, so alone.

I remember
the hell,
that I came to know as life

I remember
every memory,
that drove me to the knife.

I remember
when you came back,
and shocked me to the core.

I remember
finding,
the bond we had before.

Of course I remember,
for how could I forget?
A single moment of our story,
that isn’t finished yet.