stand near me
and calm my pace
fill your cup
and drink me till your blind

it’s the life we’re living
not a soul to blame
the howling wind scatters my thoughts

ain’t nothing wrong
with our chemistry
it’s harder to speak
when others are listening

it’s a cheap disease
I don’t want to lose this fight
a complicated story
around the bend it’s always night

I never imagined much could compare to my deep and passionate love for her. The constant that is her absence is formidable in every way.

stars in the sky mapped the course

there for eternity, but you were not looking

distinct parallels change lanes

in the morning mist

a joyful heart full

with shining eyes

swiftly dropped the grains

as the moon shone high above

rhythm found its pace

changing speed unannounced

walking on

with eyes in the sky

everywhere you look rain follows the sun

forcing the ride on waves yet broken

tread lightly upon what you believe is known

confidently wearing true colors

armed

while shots remain chambered

judge not who does not walk by your side

tomorrow erodes the soil that loosely covers the grave

this love you found
it’s me through and through
it may be broken
but still my love
I give you me
it’s what I have
did I mislead your heart
with a look or promise
did I offer what I do not own
I want to, I do
apologies for all I am not

the rhythm of parallel lives

difficult to catch the pace

traveling together and alone

chopping through the wake of the crossover

goodbyes follow hello

our distant homes drive us forward

guided by the sunrise

filled as we can be

as empty spaces are part of the core

the roadmap is ours

and drawn as we travel

there is no ersaer

only nimble toes to navigate the terrain

with a smile that brightens my every day

with a heart always open to all in need

with a true soul that guides confidently towards the unknown

with love for family and friends that refuses to be contained

with eyes that sparkle, light and comfort all around you

with strength that challenges the most arduous of test

losing some locks will not drain your beauty and fight

your overwhelming aura from within and around

continues to shine unmatched

hair will return to where the beauty is that never left

stoic at the edge of the chair

weight stacked high

a lurking emptiness

arrives with quiet clarity

tears caught leagues below

I hope they rise someday soon

It’s not dark yet

But the moonlight creates constellations

Between the trees

The summer air

Is moist against my skin

The crickets chirp

Singing a delicate constant song

Lulling softly

The moment 

Settling in my mind