I know the feeling
of being left out in life.
Stinging sensation

I believe In love
and in a higher power
Don't believe in me.

It's become quite clear,
that loves a gift rescinded
when doubts are a given

"Uh oh" all you said
when my life became a mess.
"Walk it off" you say

Beauty walks away
It really enjoyed its stay
Face now a new day.

Searching for pieces,
of a mind shattered by loss
The puzzle so real

Incoming tears fall
A barrage of past failures
Dropped by hate of self

Can find no reason
To leave the comfort of home
When pain is right here.

Does anyone else
Build walls to keep the world out
Or is it just me

Homeless veteran on the street
Trying to make ends meet
A struggle every day
For little or no pay
The VA feels like a sham
Why don't we give a ****
He tries to take things in stride
Losing hope, dignity and pride
One of the richest countries in the world
Who pledge allegiance to a flag unfurled
Can't lend a helping hand
To those who fought in a foreign land.

I really don't know
Whether I'm living this life,
or just existing.

I really don't know
Whether I live in this life
Or merely exist

Money's like making bread
You're either rolling in it
Or you really knead it.

No relief today
Sun feels Inches away
Pavements heat rises

.

Love was nearing the rocks
It had set sail years ago
Map old and yellowed
Devotion waited ashore
As storms of distrust moved in.

Unrequited love
It laughs and spits in your face
Takes without giving

A 911 call
Victim is so blue
Bleeding from the heart
Died while enroute to reconciliation
Buried in a deep and painful longing

"You don't ever talk"
"I've heard enough out of you"
"Why can't you listen"?

Daylight never waits
Why am I cooped up inside?
Phones ringtone on mute.

I often wonder,
what they'll put on your tombstone.
"Here He Lied".

I'd like to know
what you put into this love.
I always crave the taste.

Dreams unrealized
The years rudely brushed past me
I'm empty of hope

This sadness I feel
Is here and it's real
They say it's a phase,
but it's been days and days
No answers to my questions
just hollow suggestions.

The door to my heart
Left ajar for trust in you,
and all its lessons.

You ask for a dance
Music's gentle hands sway us
Move us in time.

May conflicts know peace
Darkness never touch the light
Hatred know loves warmth.

I don't want to know
why love lets you paint the town
but won't take you home

Why are you not here
To turn on Moon and starlight,
the nightingales song

That's just how it goes
Sorry it's not in the cards
Can't fight city hall
My resolve even greater
After getting these answers.

Why is the sky blue?
Why not, gods into pastels
If you're wondering
why the chicken crossed the road
Ask Col. Sanders fry cook.

I'd never hurt you
Can you please believe my words
They're all I can give.

You never loved me
The words l so longed to hear
You said them in jest
Now you say you've someone new
Go your way with you know who.

Need to free myself
To break through these walls I've built
Time has thickened them.

Can't say I love you
Too afraid to say those words
Yet, they haunt my thoughts

You don't see my tears
Too wrapped up in your anger
To see that their for you.

Can't let my guard down
Barbed words find their way to me
They aim for my heart.

Dog marks fire hydrant
That's how they say "I was here".
Like a post it note.

Crayon in my hand
Masterworks I did color
Stayed inside the lines.

I have three wishes
Wish I had an extra one
I'd give it to you
Well now I only have two
Might as well give one to you!

What do dreams live in
Cinderella's Prince Charming
Snow White's wake up kiss.

Gripped by frustration
Screaming into my pillow
gives me no release.

Mine, was direction
With purpose I used to walk
My steps now staggered.

Driving in the car today
Dog on the sidewalk
Trots to the beat of the song
On my radio.

Son asks black widow
"Mom, how did my father die"?
Black widow just sighs.

My life just moved here
Fulfillment lives down the street
Around the corner,
misgivings are packing up
Evicted by certainty

I don't talk too much
Said all there is to say for this lifetime
Too many people talked for me
or over me . Not wanting to hear
my thoughts or hopes and dreams.
Not wanting to know the reason behind
my silence  Because it might reflect on them.

Tossed in my sleep
Morning feels like Monday blues
Gagged on black coffee.

How do you juggle
Living two different lives
I can't deal with one.

Hiding behind walls
If you look that's where I'll be
Honing my courage.