He, too, wanted to be an adventurer She put it in his head he could enhance his status as a lecturer She made it seem a delight But it had always given him a fright He wanted to explore And to adore But darkness always creeped up And […]
I’m sorry you were in pain I’m sorry you were alone I’m sorry life was a bit cruel I can only hope you’re no longer in pain I can’t say I understand why you’re gone I just know we have to get through no longer having you around […]
A quiet surface A chilled air Low visibility, yet serene Cold but still Frozen yet calm Underneath, a raging beast that wishes to show its face The call of the wild issues its dare Therein awaits a green, mean sheen A bubbling fiery hill And there is no […]
Set out on an excursion The east behind me Seeking old wisdom Hoping for a connection The sun rose through the mind fog Destination held and bent Headed back home The sun behind me with a siren whistle Looked in the rearview mirror The sun was there, glistening […]
It’s time to start dreaming big again It’s time to seek the chills from success It’s time to recognize one’s worth It’s time to stretch oneself It’s time to be bigger than those who aim low It’s time to ride the high waves It’s time to be the […]
Trying to touch the dream I’m hungry and sleepy My eyes drooping Trying to taste the goal Drifting into space Trying to feel the pulse Flying into the silky web Trying to hear the tides Everything but nothing is a Longshot
Grateful to be alive Grateful to have my awesome son Grateful to my family and friends Grateful to great people in my life Grateful to those who have held my hand Grateful to those who have lent an ear Grateful to those who’ve given me the shirts off […]
Ups and downs The world is sideways Mind aches Feverish tongue Super salty tears Words jumbled Words mumbled Words unheard Words unspoken Brittle bones Brittle nails Bitter tastes Fuzzy sight Fuzzy recollections Anger Sorrow Guilt Brashness Hunger
Sitting at home happily eating gummies at midnight Wondering what all the hype is about Shutting out the noise Plotting to have a milkshake stand at each corner Engaging in careless whispers Hoping for a giant Easter Bunny to come knocking Counting down the days till the new […]
Shredded Ripped Torn Diced Chopped Bandaged Sewn Mummified Thawed Knife still in back