I will give you
a warm embrace
a cool, mountain breeze
blowing on your face
when your world
starts crumbling down
I will give you love
in the dark of night
when you feel you're alone
after a hard day at work
where nothing went right
pull me close
keep me near
I will give you love
when you dream that dream
the one of you and me
not a dream but real
about how it can be
reach out your hand
touch what is here
I will give you love
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Friday, October 16, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
infinity
languorous we lay
sated from the passion shared
forever my love
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shadow of saguaro
at the foot of the mountains
in a valley that is green
in the shadow of saguaro
and arid desert terrain
you hug and kiss me goodbye
I know it's the very last time
as you quickly mount your horse
and off to the west you ride
no glances over your shoulder
as you pass the mesquite trees
on this new trail that awaits
looking for all that you believe
maybe it's just a myth
and maybe it's really there
but you'll never know the truth
unless you search everywhere
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in a valley that is green
in the shadow of saguaro
and arid desert terrain
you hug and kiss me goodbye
I know it's the very last time
as you quickly mount your horse
and off to the west you ride
no glances over your shoulder
as you pass the mesquite trees
on this new trail that awaits
looking for all that you believe
maybe it's just a myth
and maybe it's really there
but you'll never know the truth
unless you search everywhere
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
runner up
when the treasure loses sparkle
when the trinket has some spines
like the mighty saguaro
the treasure has less shine
when you're the runner up
and the trophy is not as large
as the one they gave first place
but you didn't try as hard
when you run out of reasons
or you're winded from the chase
and it all seems less important
that's the answer that you gave
when you mean more to you
than anyone ever could
and you leave the others hurting
thinking you're misunderstood
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Saturday, October 10, 2020
enhanced
sitting steady, enjoying the ride
"what do you do back there?"
I enjoy the scenery
compose in my head
all of these poems
it's so easy
a clear mind, enhanced
by the vast view
wind in my hair
leather thighs
spooning yours
aahhhh
the thunderous pipes
too lean, you say
I love the noise
me and you
a metal horse
away we wander
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zero
you come for dinner
together we make dessert
calories...zero
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Thursday, October 8, 2020
my part
you fish with Doctors and Lawyers
bike with Judges of fame
from every walk of life they are
you know them all by name
you hunt with every license
through water and falling leaves
silent as you aim the bow
in camo fitted sleeves
women, there were many
that tried to rule your heart
I am glad you waited
that role was my part
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
October Skies
Leaves of blood red and amber gold
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Bifarious leaves remaining on trees
The ones on the ground we’re tossing high
Under October, Midwest skies
The air is crisp and smells of fall
Colder months are on their way
The days are shorter than before
What will winter have in store
But for now we enjoy this day
Playing the way kids always do
Not thinking about the tomorrows
Or this time we will soon outgrow
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my love
my love is not free...
it will cost you your heart and soul...
if the price is too high...
you are unworthy...
I promise...
to be all...
give all...
love you more...
than you have ever...
will ever...
be loved again...
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
my thoughts
every once in awhile
a small piece slips through
stirring the ashes
relighting the thoughts
kindling something that wasn’t
sun shines on dew droplets
caught in a web of deceit
too many to count
too many to forget
too many memories
there and back
I can take you there and back again
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I can make you breathless
make your head spin
just when you think
you've got it all straight
I will take you there
and back again
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offering
the happiness in your voice
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the twinkle in your eye
the tightness of your hug
whenever you’re nearby
the thoughtful things you do
the words I hear you say
showing how you care
in many different ways
the kiss that seals it all
from a heart that’s true
offering all I want
giving all of you
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Monday, October 5, 2020
Pawn
Watching very carefully
The way you play this game
Trying not to tip your hand
Then you can’t be blamed
More and more the torture
I take it and remain
Push me away and pull me back
Always just the same
Picking up some pointers
Some very useful tips
Storing them in memory
Till I can come to grips
One day when you aren’t looking
You’ll turn and I’ll be gone
Practicing the game I learned
Finding my own pawn
Saturday, October 3, 2020
i'm not asking much
this is all I need
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tenderness and devotion
your touch and your heart
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Sunlight
Like a cool desert breeze
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On a hot summer day
Wafting over me
And offering relief
Like a gentle monsoon rain
Healing the parched earth
Drops of understanding
Promising rebirth
Like the evening sky
Filled with twinkling stars
Lighting up my night
Diminishing the scars
Like the day’s sunlight
Returning to shine on me
Surrounding me in warmth
And all I’ll ever need
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Friday, October 2, 2020
windmills
we come across a windmill
hidden in the trees
reminiscent of Don Quixote
and his misguided beliefs
a star crossed lover was he
Dulcinea was her name
an allusion to illusion
he chased her just the same
in his suit of armor
with Rocinante his trusty steed
his faithful sidekick Sancho
to help carry out his deeds
not a gallant squire
as he thought that he would be
always chasing windmills
in search of his lost dreams
my dreams are about to shatter
in the shade of the giant blades
lightning in the background
threats of impending rain
you tell me you are leaving
and this will be goodbye
that we too are star crossed
something you can't deny
you kiss me quick and hug me tight
say you're sorry for the pain
and as my tears begin to fall
you turn your back and walk away
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Thursday, October 1, 2020
End Of The Affair (not about me)
She told herself she didn’t care
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He was never really there
It was the end of the affair
It didn’t matter that it"s unfair
She takes the bottle and pours a glass
Drank the first one really fast
She knew it wouldn't be the last
Feeling the dead hand of the past
But the memories didn’t fade
Not even with the alcohol aid
She should have called a spade a spade
It would have ended anyway
She goes to bed and closes her eyes
But even in darkness she couldn’t hide
The emptiness would not subside
She's all alone with the tears she cries
Next to the phone that doesn’t ring
She was his puppet on a string
He’s moved on to better things
That’s the part that really stings
She hears the ticking of the clock
She can not sleep her mind won’t stop
Tomorrow she was gonna take stock
But tonight, she’s not a rock
The sun dons bright, her mood is grim
She just can’t quit thinking about him
She is way out on a limb
Getting back is looking slim
She closes the door and clicks the lock
Goes to the closet and gets her glock
She looks in the mirror and it’s a shock
Pulls the trigger at nine o' clock
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
separated
by more than desert
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by more than mountains
by more than time zones
by more than states
by more than cities
by more than plains
by more than 2,000 miles
by more than distance
by more than time
by more than what is
by more than what could be
by more than love
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Train Haiku
haunting and mournful
but a sound I love at night
a train whistle blows
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Monday, September 28, 2020
the next best thing
are we all waiting for the next best thing?
while resting on this plateau
is the hidden from sight
our active imagination
causing dreams that come at night?
are we always looking over our shoulder?
wondering if it passed us by
was it at that busy intersection?
the corner of was and will be
where we jay-walked with indiscretion
why not slow down and just enjoy
keep what we have without the ploys
learn the nuances,
emit the true feeling
understanding all that love allows
and cancel the subscriptions no longer needed
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my reflection
what I see in you I see in me
you are my reflection
when you hurt I feel your pain
and want to heal you
when you soar
I too fly
happy for your joy
your thoughts are mine
on the same wave length
sometimes no words needed
you have changed me
enriched my life
in so many ways
giving back things
I lost along the way
thanks for this
and for so much more
for being you,
reflecting me
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Saturday, September 26, 2020
Lost Dreams
The things I left along life’s trail
I thought I could live without
Broken hearts and broken dreams
I’ve hurt some, there’s no doubt
Leaving ego, leaving self
Leaving some of my dreams
Leaving bits of integrity
That can never be redeemed
The trail is getting longer
Losing more along the path
Looking back in anger
Need to find a way back
Stop and reassess my life
Need to get back on track
Preserve the little I have left
Resurrect the things I lack
Time may be to short now
For redemption of my soul
To stop the hurt and hurting
To climb out of this black hole
Need to listen to my heart
And do the things that are right
Restore the days of sunshine
And end these sleepless nights
A 12-step intervention
Beg forgiveness from those I hurt
A very slow healing process
Will my pain also revert?
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Friday, September 25, 2020
Chapters
Walking on a desolate beach
Past castles made of sand
This same beach we walked once
Together hand in hand
I smell the salt water from the sea
Feel the wet, cool tide
Solitary footsteps now
You’re no longer at my side
The tide it ebbs and then it flows
Coincides with my life
Highs and lows like pounding waves
Happiness then strife
The castles now have washed away
The sand is clean and smooth
Another chapter in my life
A chapter without you
For You Baby
This one’s for you baby
Even though you’re not here
To love me when I need it
And hold me when I’m scared
This one’s for you baby
You’ve been gone too long
Something always coming up
Singing that same old song
This one’s for you baby
You better come home soon
I can’t take it much longer
I feel like I’m marooned
This one’s for you baby
Maybe I should come to you
I need a break here anyway
Are you being true?
This one’s for you baby
Again the same excuse
I think it may be over
I think you need to choose
This one’s for you baby
Writing’s on the wall
You should have told me sooner
Instead of all the stall!
Thursday, September 24, 2020
A Friend (for you)
As you tell me your story
Your fears and inner thoughts
Your wounds still fresh and bleeding
Your mind is overwrought
I listen without judging
I am what you need me to be
A confidant and sounding board
Helping with the debris
I understand your apprehension
The stress that you’ve been through
That hopefully has been laid to rest
With nothing more to do
I am what I appear to be
No agendas, no hidden scheme
Trust that I am here for you
A friend when you are in need
Tell me all your secrets
Don’t fear me or hold back
Trust the connection we have built
This foundation has no cracks
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