He is tall with limbs that stretch like roots, Eyes and teeth and ears sing joy ‘What does love feel like?’ He asked my friend Her nose twitches, her ears spike up Like a bunny offered a carrot ‘Like a deep breath in Like walking through the door, And dropping your bags. You're home.’ Exhale She smiles so bright, I'm sure she has swallowed the sun ‘What does love feel like?’ He asks me ‘Bug under a boot.’ Exhale
I say the words That may or may not help me I say the names That may or may not be heard. I cry the daily tears That may or may not heal me And gather up the strength To face another day of pain Without a bird outside my window. ljm
When pen doesn't reach paper. I have nothing to say. Peace has captivated me, and in it I will dwell. It is like a gentle flowing river, soothing my soul. Peace, Peace, Peace like a river.
I'm normally caught up in chaos, but today is so different,