I wish you were mine
To someone else you belong
I'll still sing your song.

I have told a truth
Some tried very hard to quell
It was mine to tell

I came up for air.
But couldn't find the surface.
You guided me there.

We're in each other
Our love keeps us safe and sound
We don't touch the ground

You're holding hostage
All your nightmares and your pain.
The ransom I'll pay.
So that you can move forward.
Live to greet another day.

The past is ingrained
A fine powder residue
You just can't brush off.

You are like a stranger
Your touch foreign and cold
No explanation do you give
If the truth be told
At least give me an answer
That much is owed to me
I am left in the dark
Without a light to see
You seem pleased and smug
While I simply want your love
An apology I would offer up
Not something I'm above
Yet now I'm feeling angry
Like I'm not in the wrong
Keep it to yourself and pout
I'll be gone before too long.

In shallow water
Little fish nip at my toes
We bathe in the sun
Beach sand in my bathing suit
We have hot dogs on a bun

Wolves howl at the night
It's a primal call to arms
An iPhone alert

When will be my day?
My future in disarray
Doubt steps in my way.

Alone I set out
The path unpaved, dips and curves
The horizon lost

It's partly cloudy
There's always a chance of rain
Inside of my mind

Dreams are within reach
You just need to be willing,
to stretch a little

I followed my heart
But it was torn asunder,
simply for trusting.

On the river Styx
Satan skis, towed by a boat
****** at the wheel

Used to be afraid.
Crowds were my nemesis.
In them now I hide.

In all honesty
Your conscience will not be free
Till the truth you see

Marching in the streets.
Their faces hidden by hoods.
Hate by cowardice.

You say "whatever".
Your answer to everything
Doesn't have the ring.

I have broken free
Of the tight constraints of me
So much more to be

Where did the time go
Yesterday I was a child
Running free and wild
Then I only knew a life
Neatly ******* in a bow.

I was in a state
When you first met me
Too wrapped up in my cocoon
Then you made me see
That I had a purpose
My life It was worth while
Helped me lose bad memories
I had put on file
More than just a gesture
For me it was life changing
Showed me that my thoughts
Just needed rearranging
So thank you my dear
For all your kindnesses and love
You showed me that I have the strength
To conquer and rise above.

My cat named Rascal
That was his name, plus his job
Bell on his collar,
to warn us of his mischief
Toilet papered the whole house.

Don't know how to feel.
You put all your dreams aside.
Because you met me.

I am quite smitten.
Humbled by your attention.
Just thought I'd mention.

The sound of your voice,
Is all the music I need.
Number one top song.

I still remember.
The sadnesses in old songs.
Still tug my heart strings.

I feel so left out
Feeling jealous and quite pained
Heartbreak is sustained

A love for one's self.
I wish that for everyone.
Undoes damage done.

I have my heroes.
Mine are different than yours.
Our respect the same.

I would buy a star.
Then I'd name it after you.
May my wish come true.

From both sides I've seen
The divisive arguments
Nothing getting done.

I cried my heart out
Just when I thought all was lost
I then found myself.

The past won't let go
Tried hard with nothing to show
A hard row to ***.

My old empty shell
I'm in search of a new one,
a new kind of hell.

I'll still follow you,
this love unrequieted,
till the moon grows dim.

I'm watching TV
Like in any other day
But this is Sunday
And the devoted they pray
Now i would join in
If I thought it mattered
But it's all about the money
My image is shattered
I used to go religiously
To church and Sunday school
But I was young then
And church seemed so cool
Now I worship in my own home
In a tee shirt and blue jeans
And say grace over a dinner
Of hot dogs and baked beans.

I can't find friends
Where could they possibly be?
Oh the weather's not fair
I wasn't thinking you see
I know they existed
In fantasy and myth
That gave me hope
And the trust that comes with
But my life has grown hard
I need them here now
I was there for them
But out they bow
But there are good folks
Didn't mean to knock them all
With you at your lowest points
They visit an call
I am just a skeptic
Experience has changed me
It's just my broken heart talking
Feel free to disagree.

There's no hope for us.
We dance against the music.
Then the long drive home.

I am not catty
You bring out the worst in me
My God the fur flew!

I'm no math genius.
But I sure have your number.
You're not hard to peg.

Gave Jesus a phone
Asked him to hear my prayer
He wouldn't stop texting!

My pen hesitates.
Your love comes with conditions.
I'm not signing on.

My love on the floor.
You sweep it away and with ease.
As if it were trash.

You feel things deeply
So gently, I'll stroke your soul,
caress your heart.

Just where in the world,
does your pain and sadness go,
to find their solace?

I am closed off
On the inside and outside
No road signs warning

The rain masks your tears
They form deep lines on your face
Your face like a map.

People won't tell you.
No words to express their hate.
Quietly you're shown.

I hope you can find
All life has to offer you
Each rock turned over.