two way street

i realize as i listen to you
always with compassion and empathy
i hear every word you say

but, is it one sided?
do you hear me when i pour
my heart and life out to you?

are you taking in the things i say?
are you listening to me, in the same way?
if i ask a question, did you hear what i said?

do my thoughts and words go to your heart?
am i just your sounding board
and nothing more?

the troubles that are plaguing me
are blind to you
you do not see

no response to my questions
no answers for my fears
i do not sink in

friendship is a two way street
i know more about you
than you about me

read these words
take them to heart
show me i am wrong


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Sequestered Haiku

going to the beach after all
sequestered in paradise
hopefully, avoiding all perils


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thinking about you

yeah, I was thinking about you
missing the funny messages
the deep under tones

yeah, I was thinking about you
how’s the day going?
is it all in order?

yeah, I was thinking about you
your special chime on my phone
that doesn’t play

yeah, I was thinking about you
going through my day
giving it my best

yeah, I was thinking about you
and our short history
filed away in my heart


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Mexico Haiku

Mexico is a no go
Swine flu
I am totally bummed!


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Sins Not Committed

You tell me with honesty and truth
Pain etched on your face
Paying for sins not committed

The wrong place at the wrong time
It has cost you dearly my friend
Payment extracted from your heart and soul

I know you and stand by you
Feeling your pain
Offering support and love

Get strength from me
Take all that you need
You have given enough

Redemption will come
Deliverance from this force
That has ravaged you


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The Friendship

You hug me tight and kiss me chastely, goodbye
Although, you say it isn’t true
I feel a tear in the fabric that is our friendship


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If You Wanted

If you wanted, you could stay
Forgetting all of those ties
That hold you back

If you wanted, you could stay
Lose the tensions of the past
Start over fresh

If you wanted, you could stay
It's an open invite
One you have heard many times

If you wanted, you could stay
Not yet you say
Timing is not right

If you wanted, you could stay
Think it over carefully
The invitation may have an expiration date!


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Solidifying the Bond

We will take the chance
see what we can find
although, we have a lot at risk

Ante up for this ride, the stakes are high
Whether you know it or not
This gamble could be costly

Of all that we share
The bond that is our amity
means the most to me

If we make the wrong move
Make light of the circumstance
Ignore the warnings, all could be lost

We’ve come so far
Been down the rough roads
Made the turn successfully, together

Our eyes wide open
Sure of the best outcome, we place our bets
As we solidify the bond


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Rekindle The Reason

I step out into the warm sun
Another long flight behind
Happy to be here

You smile and wave
Starting toward me
Happiness floods my face

We embrace
Crushing each to the other
Becoming one person instead of two

It has been too long
It has been too hard
The time together is too short

Rekindle the reason
Rebuild the fire
Restart the memories

I file it all away in my mind
Each nuance, each word, each touch
To sustain me when I leave

And till we are together again

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Passion Haiku

I am passionate about many things
My family, work, writing
And you, to name a few!


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April

It was cold for April
April can be that way
I didn’t mind

Seeing you blocked it all out
The way you looked at me
The want in your eyes

Returned with yearning in mine
As you touch my face
And put your arms around me

These moments together
Charged with electricity
Anticipation, excitement

The fires ignite
The passion burns
The weather no longer matters

Lost in the excitement
Lost in loving
Lost in each other

We are tucked away
Hiding from all
Consumed

The time spent passes quickly
We go our own way
For a very short time


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The Friend

I’ve known you for a very long time
We’ve been through thick and thin
I hate the pain you’re feeling
And the stress you hold within

I know your times are troubled
And you feel that you’re in deep
No way out of this misery
The mountain is way too steep

Just know that I will help you
Any way I can
A shoulder you can lean on
Until you make your stand

No matter what the consequences
No matter how it ends
I am always here for you
I am your true friend

Call me if you need to
Be it day or night
Call and tell me what you need
To help you through your plight


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Three Weeks Haiku

Three weeks till I go to Mexico
Three long, agonizing, excruciating weeks
For four very short, glorious days!


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Friday Haiku

Ah, Friday night
The beginning of the weekend for most.
Not me, I have to work on Saturday and Sunday!


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With You

The last time we were together
The time was too short
Too much to do in a very short period of time

I want time to go slower
When we’re together
So we don’t miss anything

I want to memorize you
Drink you in
Know all there is

I want to savor the time together
Maybe do nothing at all but stay in
Make it last

The time is too short
For all the things I want to do
With you


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