island girl comes close
exchanging looks then touching
joining into one

We walked along
the water's edge,
as waves
cascaded down
upon the sand.

Holding hands
in the late
afternoon sun,
walking barefoot
with sand
in between our toes.

Dressed in island
wear
with me in shorts
and her
a long sarong
of floral design.

She pulled me
away from
the water edge.
Up to the site of
the mango grove.

Slipping into
the shadow of the
Mango trees,
my Island Girl
pulled me close.

With her sarong
now free
she embraces me.
And we lie down
under her sarong.

In the grove of Mango trees.

Waking from my sleep,
turning, and there,
lying next to me is
my island girl.

Pulling back the sheet
I look on her body.
Unblemished with
silken skin
and fair hair.

Gently reaching
to touch her hair,
letting my hand
glide across her
cheek to her lips.

So soft
inviting and red
waiting for my lips,.
I move near
to kiss her.

As our lips
touch and I breath
in deeply,
and allow
my hand to slide.

Her body soft
to my touch.
We come together
as one,
but then I wake.

It was just a dream of my Island Girl.

Slowly it melts,
dripping tantalizingly
off my spoon,
looking so smooth,
soft and creamy.

Sharing the treat
with my love,
this cold delicacy.
As I observe
her silken skin.

Thoughts of the two
together might
be a sin.
But oh
what a pleasure.

I know
it would be
such a treat.
To venture
a taste sensation.

From a most
delectable place.
As just a drop
at a time drips off,
onto my tongue.

Lightly my lips
embrace the end,
slowly, gently,
savoring the texture,
taste in my mouth.

Long dark hair
draped gently across
her soft silken shoulders.

Dark eyes
looking deeply into my eyes
with the sparkle of diamonds.

Ruby lips
soft and smooth,
I await my kiss.

read the word sublime

considered it for sometime

realized it's you

Sun dropping on the horizon,
light fading as the night over takes the light.
A gentle breeze reduces the heat of the day.

Sitting on the grass,
watching the sky turn from dark blue,
to black with the twinkle of stars.

My mind drifts in and out of dreams.
Thinking of you,
the light of my life.

sleep comes to heavy
eyes as the stars shine brightly
in a moonlit sky

time change is coming
night into day for safety
but it's just a lie

it not really a choice
an accepted part of life
dictated by law

early summer days
that last late into the night
until stars are bright

then short winter days
and long winter nights enjoyed
snuggled close for warmth

early in spring time
and late in the fall yearly
we all chase the light

falling from the sky
moisture that seems lost in drought
just makes me giddy

Years of drought
and the grass is dry
the trees they die.

We love the sun
and clear skies
for fun all day.

Winters ahead
and we pray
as never before.

That the rain
will come
and not too fast.

As El nino strikes to end our drought.

a dream board of thoughts
visions that keep me awake
weighing what I see.

visual sense of necessity
bouncing around in my brain
near sleep, view distinct.

since lying quite near
my dreams all have been met
as she sleeps by me.

As the night passes
thoughts of you fill my mind.

Fifty years ago
I awaited your birth.

Tomorrows the day
Celebrate your life.

Sorry I will not
See you or be with you.

I will miss you
Now as I have for many years.

Hoping for the time,
We can meet again.

Happy Birthday
My Dear Daughter.

I Will love you Forever.

Daddy

blue is the vision
like a marble of color
oceans of the world

hear the drum beat now
jazz, blues, rock and far beyond
ginger baker rocks

riding a new wave today after some cuts of a scalpel across
my lip and chin, now the adventure moves on.

with a head banger crash, as my cranium came first
as the rear glass met my face at an extremely ugly pace.

now left scarred and broken and some of the mouth,
had to step back and evaluate that life.

I healed very nicely with a bit of glass floating about
and scar tissue in lip.

which brings us to the addiction, I treat with the pain,
which may posses me.

It can be a cloud to float on or a deep dark hole
when you look up it is black, the place as I write is
my favorite place, wallowing on the edge of space.

between darkness and light, trying not to get cut,
as I slide along the edge of the blade.

blind date and it starts
her eyes bright and smile so cute
maybe I found love

meeting for dinner
discussing our lives each one
finding common ground

coming together
making a home and a life
never be apart

finally words said
bringing joy and happiness
love you forever

dawn the sun rises
light beams bring flowers to bloom
bees gather nectar

wake to a new day,
ask if you are in control
of your life and mind.

do we really know
if we're truly in control
with the voice that speaks

saying we are sane
and in control of our life
could it be a lie.

so be careful as
you rise in the early morn.
hear the right voice.

Addictions we have,
directly related to life's
low levels of dopamine.
Released by our brains.

Addictions drive our way of life,
Pulling more dopamine
To our veins.
Matching “normal people”

Unfortunately in life,
Sometimes we go too far.
And step off the end,
Of the edge of the blade

home again my love
your warm lips and dark eyes bring
a smile to my heart

wishing you sweet dreams
as your sleepy eyes close tight
drifting to dreamland

good night my princess
may you have beautiful dreams
drifting among clouds

good night my sweetheart
may your dreams bring smiles tonight
in your heart and soul

anger and some hate
colors and names not explained
then shootings and death

your colors are wrong
it's their street you're on tonight
then death comes easy

bullets and bombs yes
with no name inscribed take life
that die needlessly

parents and children
holding each other tightly
hiding together

death does come easy
and with very little sound
that can't be explained

no more struggling
family embraces now
they feel no more pain

yes my heart did race
as she touched my arm softly
the moment was right

when you close your eyes
catching light beams flashing by
do you grab a ride

a cold starry eve
homeless huddled in doorways
some will die this night

baked daily by heat
God teasing and giving hope
it just sprinkled rain

Growing to a man and embracing my life.
My commitment to Allah, a journey begins with no strife.
Once in a life time, a pilgrimage to Mecca must be the end,
To my commitment to my religion and forgiveness of sin.

Number 7 has meaning as the journey begins.
First stop Medina, as I seek out peace.
Hajj station to Bath and dress in the Ihram.
Praying at Masjid Nabawi, purity, equality for all.

A statement of intent, I commit to all.
Entry to Masjid al Haram complex is now allowed.
Circling seven times Kaaba as I pray to God.
Sipping water from Zam Zam to keep the law.

Walk through the hills of Safa and Marwa times seven,
Where I pray seven times more.
Prayers along the way to my God,
At Mount Arafat and other sacred sites.

Kneeling down to pray to Allah, Day and night.
Sleeping the night with 5 million strong,
Then rise up to stone the devil to atone,
Shaving head for cleansing, showing respect for God.

Sacrifice lambs to feed the poor.
Onward to Mecca and back once more.
Circle Kaaba and pray to my God
Repeating Tawaf on each turn of seven and no more.

Circle Safa, Marwa and on to Mina.
Then to Mecca again for more prayers to my God
Enter Makkah performing Hajj,
Before the faithful return to Mecca on seven and do a farewell Tawaf.

Standing at water's edge
As the sea laps at my feet.

Beauty reaching my soul
As the tranquility

Washes over my body
Like a wave

I am at Peace

searching for a word
to describe my love for you
those words don't exist