Constant always

Sometimes

We get lost

helping and finding people.

Maybe, because it’s easier

than finding yourself.

On the other hand

you may have found yourself

and realize

all you have is

to give.

And all the others

to take.

That is all they know.

You find yourself

not knowing.

Closing your eyes at night

so you can sleep

you give.

And give.

Unable to take.

No where to go.

Unjustifiable.

And so

you swear off your lessons

and do as you always

do.

what makes you feel right.

you give

you sleep

to all a good night.

Pool Is Open

I can’t float.

I can’t swin.

 

My body is full of water.

 

You dive in

such poise and confidence

and I watch you.

 

You can float.

You can swim.

 

Yet, you step out

from the world I provide

to the world you live in.

 

I know you will be back –

my body, it refreshes you

it reminds you of youth

of freedom and

what you can be.

 

Another day, you return

deep in thought –

you share your mind with me and

you open up.

 

I listen to your thoughts.

I feel your turmoil.

I see your determination.

I watch as you push hard

to the other side.

 

It’s as clear as I am 

you should spend more time

deep inside of me –

until you need air.

 

I wonder if the air you breath

hurts you 

when you are so happy 

in my body of water?

 

I cry and I refill my loss –

until you come again.

 

In here you are all mine

out there

you are their’s.

 

Swim in me. 

 

 

Once Upon A Time

Blame was my refuge

Pride my hostage.

Using others to fulfill

an emptiness.

A salvation for most

with a big heart.

I recognize the void,

now I yield.

I look both ways

before crossing.

With a purpose,

not a project

I persevere

this is my conquest.

Only this time

I know the definition.

The End

what is the end

if the end

is the beginning?

 

is it a second chance

at the same mistake

 

is it a chance

for hindsight

 

everlasting?

 

is it a second chance

to learn from our heart

 

did our heart

cause this pain

 

did we not listen to our brain

how do we place our blame

 

certainly not on others.

 

why end when what we began

is only an end

we control

 

destiny.

 

where we end up

is only because we began

 

and if we don’t begin again

there is still an end

 

if we control the end

we don’t begin again

 

why is there an end

if what we begin

 

isn’t a risk?

or is it a reward?

Looking Glass

Looking in

I see everything

deaf to what is said.

Looking out

you see right through me

your reflection ignored.

I am your window

And, I know how you feel.

Never giving into the elements,

remaining composed and strong.

If we break

a million pieces fall,

never to be the same.

My Poem to You

Time passes

and in so many ways.

Life continues to challenge

you and I.

We grow inside and out

and recognize our mistakes.

Together we walk the line

crossing over and back.

Our love is not one dimensional

it encompasses our life.

This Valentine’s Day

I recognize we control our fate.

I wonder about our destiny.

Life lost, love lost

lessons learned.

Today I know how to love –

Completely.

And I love you.