In every moment

In every moment of time

and second that ticks by.

In the purples, blues and pinks

that dance through the sky.

Through moments of calm

with chaos beneath

and in each single breath

that sighs tender release.

In solace and quiet

and sweet moments alone

or exciting endeavors

with happiness grown.

Through the sun and the snow

and each flower that grew,

every day of my life,

I am looking for you.

Her

Can I be her for a while?

The one everyone sees.

Who laughs and smiles

and never falters?

Can I be her for a while?

A bold, brave woman

unafraid to face

each challenge.

Can I be her for a while?

Beautiful, with grace.

Someone worthy of

a second look.

Can I be her for a while?

The person I think I am

when no one around

pushes her down?

Can I be her again?

The one you believed me to be

when just the two of us existed.

Before you let go.

The Clock

The clock on the wall
is stuck in its rhythmic pattern,
slowly ticking its hypnotic beat.
Each pulse a broken dream,
a heart beat of time and
gentle drumming of a step.
The hands shift forward
instinctively moving a space ahead.
Without warning the patterns change.
Unsteady and uneven.
Moving forward is a battle
between desire and defeat.
The hesitations become a war
and the stuttering seconds
no longer soothe but
signal disjointed compulsion.
And as though it was always meant to be
the clock on the wall
shifts reluctantly
in to
reverse.

Proximity

When distance has
            failed
what if the only thing keeping us
                            apart
is proximity to the
    truth?

Force

A beautiful disaster and

a perfect storm

ready to spill hot lava

at any moment

Simmering waterfall ready

to furiously flow

I am unexpected

you will never see me coming

I am a force of nature

and you’ll never want to let go

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I stood on a cliff

and admired the sea

and for a brief moment

I truly believed

that the crash of the waves

would help me find peace.

I thought of our love

and heard my heart beat.

I felt the sun on my face

as I admired the tide

and quietly you came

and pushed from behind.

Save me

Breathe me

for I can no longer

find my air.

Hold me

for my body is

tired and weak.

Inspire me

for my mind is

quiet and afraid.

Love me

for I have never 

felt so alone.

Save me

for I want desperately

to believe again. 

Remind me

Touch me

light my spirit

calmly, gently

explore my soul

let me find comfort

when you embrace a moment

Let me sink

deeper in to the

brush of your fingers

envelop me in

passionate existence

remind me that I am loved

Desire

Let me crawl inside your skin,

unwrap you and unfold you

in ways you never dreamed.

I can entice you and surprise you,

deliver you to temptation

and out the other side.

I can absorb you in desire and

bathe you in passion.

I can be everything you need

for a moment in time.

free

How am I supposed to

be free from you

if you won’t let go

of my hand?