Balloons

A pretty packaged bow
that I unwrapped today -
surprised in a moment
as if to say...

you just never know
what lurks around the bend -
you find a brand new route
thinking you'd found the end...

The future is a mystery
and you never can tell -
when you anticipate the worst
things might just turn out well.

The Joker

Maybe it takes skill
to wheel and deal...

Float instead of sink
use a mind to think...

Hold that head up high
and look them in the eye...

Deal the cards again
until you finally win...

Surely it takes skill
and a rock hard will.

Boxes

I wish there was
a way to escape -
I sit around
and contemplate...

A wave goodbye to
everything that's here -
a new journey
in a new year...

Memories just wiped
and blown away -
they weren't that
great anyway....

I look out the window
and just stare -
there has to be 

more out there.

Pennies

I'll hold my head high -
and let them pass by...

The feelings I have to see -
won't ever benefit me...

I'll never follow -
things that are hollow...

I've wasted too much time -
on worries that are not mine...

I can't see the sky -
without my head held high.

Sparkle

Yet, on we go
though we start slow -

and face each day
in every way -

holding tight
our precious few -

memories that ring true -
dust off the diamonds

to look new.

Smudges

Yeah, It hurts -
and hits in spurts...

gut feeling -
tear flowing times...

they always say -
that the truth hurts...

and now it applies -
to mine.

Believe to Achieve

I have big dreams
with little bitty wings -
yet I'm learning to fly...

anything can be
that I dare to see -
the limit is the sky...

With confidence I'll soar
knowing there is more -
when you're flying high.

Clean

The rain came down
like a baptism
washing away -

the dust
the dirt
the cobwebs -

cleansing
renewing
refreshing -

the air
the breath
the atmosphere...

fresh and new.

Glitter

Like a fresh
breath of spring -
and all the beauty
that it brings...

I see the
flowers bloom -
reminding me
that soon...

things will shine
and be brand new -
speckles of hope
will come through.

Silence

Very alone and quiet
torn from the inside out -
left behind to question
personal self doubt...

Words will always pass
promises never reveal -
that the truth in the end
is a painful way to feel...

consequences from illusions
belief bound to fail -
they never really mean it
no matter who they tell...

take notes in the lessons
brand it from the start -
it will always happen
and break again your heart.

Up

I'm sick of looking down
to the same old ground -
I need to look inside
to see what can be found...

The world outside can crumble
I'll just have to smile -
I'm sick of being fearful
and living in denile...

there's nothing I can do
to unfold some saving grace -
I'm just another person
who has to learn to face...

The thing that I control
is the path that I travel -
I have to journey forward
and let the future just unravel.

Buds

Green is peaking through...

like a dependable friend -
what's gone will be back again...

the sun will shine bright -
with stars beaming at night...

colorful flowers will bloom -
spring will show soon...

Then sweet summer time -
laughter and smiles will shine...

Green is peaking through.

Hesitation

You gotta chill
and keep your cool -
watch your words
don't be a fool...

noone can read
your mind but you -
what they think
doesn't make it true...

Watch your back
and be aware -
part of the thrill
can be the scare...

no matter what
it's yours to share -
keep it steady
your cross to bare.

Noone knows
your life but you -
live it the best
that you can do.

My Choice

I gave my heart to Jesus
when I was just nine years old -
I went to that small church alter
and with that my soul was sold...

and I don't want it back
no matter their verbal attack -
the more they push him out
the more I believe just that...

for what person here on earth
can really do anything -
stop a tornado in its tracks
or dissipate a hurricane...

We're all at the mercy of God
each heartbeat could be the last -
I'm placing my bet on heaven
My vote has already been cast...

for now I'm in this world
but to me it is all quite clear -
written in black and white
let he who has ears hear.

Twinkle

Ghost in the garden -
the stars above her shine bright..

ghost in the garden -
she flees free in the night...

One with the quiet -
easy with the chill...

sneaking out of sight -
is such an erotic little thrill...

ghost in the garden -
shadow dancing with the moonlight.

Finish Line

Turning a pessimist
into an optimist -

trying to see a
glass half full -

that's always been empty...

turning a negative
into a positive -

ignoring failure
expecting success -

none the less...

Trying to look out
from what's always been in -

can't stop now
it's about to begin -

start to end.

Future Unknown

What if, What if,
What if...
always in the back
of my mind...

I'm putting my
thoughts to use -
for raw and real
this time...

I'm nervous
excited and aware -
I'll have to speak out
and share...

to bring this
dream to life -
and show them all
it's there.

Stranger

If all goes well
I'll see you tomorrow -
face to face
after eighteen years...

a little worried
a lot curious -
very aware that
life has thrown curveballs...

If all goes well
I'll see you smile -
recognize your eyes
and meet my long lost friend.

Regrets

She was twenty five
and so alive
her life an open book -

accomplishments
were her goals
she had what it took -

she smiled inside
and beamed with pride
at all that she could do -

the future
held exciting times
life was fun and new -

fast forward past
lies and deceit
mistakes based on untruth -

they tore her down
then used her up
and stole her hopeful youth -

to leave her bare
and barely there
she knew they couldn't care -

they polluted her life
with insults and strife
and proved life isn't fair.

White Wonderland

The tree lit up and white
with garland up the stairs -
Bright angels looking over
my lighted Christmas cares...

The fireplace will glow
as winter whistles through -
the smell of holiday spices
to greet a year that's new...

Cheeks will be quite rosie
children will sleep so tight -
stories and imagination
will light up December nights...

The celebration of His birth
the comfort of the bliss -
a happy time for all
have a Merry Christmas!