Leaving ( I )

You told me you were done playing this game... Where does that leave me now...?


Leaving ( I )

Doubt and fear take fast their hold,
Ne'er to let you see the light.
Wrapped in darkness, ghostly cold,
Torment follows to behold
One with eyes no longer bright
Nor the will left for this fight.

Lost in thoughts that tear apart
Mind and love from younger past,
You, you say, long to depart.
Softer times call to your heart
When our fates by love were cast,
Cherished words we'd oft impart.

Days of new see fewer smiles,
Happiness escapes your hold.
Ever seeming less worthwhile,
Bonds recess and leave a vile
Darkened void within a cold
Numb heart, naught left to behold.

- 01 December, 2009

Train Wreck

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Train Wreck

Thunder pressing, blind torment
Lightning pulsing, gloom obscured
Fires burning, ash and smoke
Broken pieces all around

Twisted metal, rail and stock
Jagged crevice, earthen scars
Madness trailing, pain entombed
Suppressed chaos breaking free

Haunting siren, scarce too late
Panic ceding, feeling numb
Final exhale, lasting breath
Slowly finding sweet release

- 23 November, 2009

II words

two words.
all it takes.
two words.
armor evaporates.
two words.
atop the world.
two words.
emotions swirl.
two words.
said in a flash.
two words.
ripped through me like a gash.

Firefly (working title)

Written with the original title "Firefly" though after completing the verse, it no longer seemed as applicable as it did when I started. I may use it for future lines, if the words and rhythms come together. Also written in part because of a gentle push from a stranger... thank you... your anticipation of my next post helped open the ink gates.


Firefly (working title)

Sweetly scented wind in sun
Grass and vine sway in the breeze
Stream o'er bedrock loves to run
Leaves all giggle with the trees

Quiet still and thinking oft
Seeing worlds within his own
Fiery soul yet speaking soft
Till the need for sharper tone

Waning sun and waking moon
Stars gaze Earthward from their height
Darkness deepens none too soon
Shadows dance in failing light

Sneaking out at dusk to play
Eyes aglow in pure delight
Naught but evil be his prey
Ever will he wage this fight

- 04 June, 2009

*note to self* doesn't feel finished...

Futures (Lover's Plea)

Written with thoughts of Ace overseas. To liquid born, from patterns formed... the future worth fighting for. A belief that war, while ugly, is necessary.

Futures (Lover's Plea)
Softly shining light below
stars still beckon across the sea
showing things I'll never see
Recalling times of years ago

Perfect past within turned grey
flowers falling and judgment binds
hidden truths take blood to find
By your side forever I'll stay

Through the blowing dirt and sand
softly is heard a lover's plea
when you're done come back to me
'Gainst the world together we'll stand

Nightmares cease replaced by love
a monster never have you been
you made the world safe again
Futures borne from patterns above

- 25 March, 2009