grateful

a cool mountain breeze
as we finish our hike
a tall glass of water
to quench my thirst
a monsoon rain to
heal the desert cracks
a night full of stars
that leaves me in awe
a career move that
turns out right
a friend like you
in times of despair
a tight family bond
cemented with love
help from Above with
the choices I make
starting something new
which is just what I need
a list going for miles
with just a few above
these are some of the things
I am grateful for


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half way

if you meet me half way
we can talk this through
leaving out confusion
and the times you left me blue

let’s meet up half way
alleviate the doubts
burying the anger
find an alternative route

can you come half way?
with a plan that we can use
write it out on paper
so we don’t get confused

will you come half way?
say you will meet me there
no divided median
without any barriers


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thoughts

when you lay it all down
put it on paper for all to see
when you analyze the words
and still can’t find meaning

when you can’t understand
what you just wrote down
it could be in hieroglyphics
thoughts are all confounded

the truth has got to be there
just not plain to see
hiding behind dotted i’s
and all of the crossed t’s

keep reading, keep writing
it will all become clear
as your thoughts tumble out
filling each sheet of paper


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lost

I’m going to miss you
more than I thought possible
a part of me lost


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$$

need to take control
spend less, save more, budget, SAVE
I hate Klein, Kors, Wang
wow, is that my size?


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silence

When it is over
When the response is silence
I’m a memory
Fond or maybe not


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dreams

it rained through the night
all of my dreams were of you
thanks for my warm sun


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First Kiss

Fresh
Innocent
Radiant
Stirring
Tender

Kindred
Imagined
Savored
Sensual


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will

will you be my knight
and slay the dragons

will you be my super hero
protecting me from evil

will you be my cavalry
and rescue me from the enemy

will you be my fortress
surrounding me with your strength

will you be my candle
my light in the darkness

will you be my lighthouse
bringing me safely to shore

will you be my guardian angel
and save me from my demons

will you be my love
and give to me your heart


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wanton desire

breathless kiss of fire
kindred torching of passion
savored afterglow


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awakening

you brush against me
awakening all there is
setting me on fire
stirring heart and soul
reigniting the passion


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lost

the water deep, cold
i’m in way over my head
flailing, sinking, lost


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words

the exact moment
the moment of clarity
when it all hits home
when I realize
that it was nothing but lies


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Mexico

Mexico calls me
Your serene beach taunting me
Something that I need


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star

a new star rises
shining brighter than the rest
lighting up my life


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intertwine

two souls intertwine
learning nuances, passion
a new beginning


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kiss

your kiss is searching
probing my mind and my heart
the questions answered
in the kiss returned


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sleep

a game before sleep
relaxes mind and body
sleep comes right away


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smile

you text me a :)
a smile to start off my day
it begins just right


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in the pool

slowly backstroking
gazing up at the blue sky
staying forever


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restored (choka)

And when the sun rose
It swept away the darkness
Erased the nightmares
Renewed me with warmth
Restored my mind and my soul


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closure

is I’m sorry too hard?
is it not what you feel?
the words that I need
that won’t erase but heal

the wounds that are deep
that fester and scar
that never quite mend
leaving a deep mark

is there any way back?
to repair and restore
have I not given enough?
are you still needing more?

I don’t have much left
I thought I was through
all that I have
I've already given to you

it can’t stay like this
it can’t end this way
I just need closure
before I turn away


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the sky

the shade of your eyes
bright and shining just for me
tenderness and love


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Sing To Me A Love Song

Sing to me a love song
A ballad that is true
One that’s all about loving
One about me and you

Sing to me a love song
That comes from your heart
Filled with all our memories
From our very start

Sing to me a love song
One you wrote for me
Filled with passion and longing
From the feelings that I see

Sing to me a love song
About how much you care
About now much you miss me
Whenever I’m not there

Sing to me a love song


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are you looking

are you looking
at the moon
the one that glows
for me and you

are you looking
at the stars
the ones in my eyes
that light my heart

are you looking
at the night
thinking of me
as I am you tonight

are you looking
at all we shared
the memories made
when I was there


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