Friday, October 16, 2020

I will give you love

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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Thursday, October 15, 2020

infinity

languorous we lay
sated from the passion shared
forever my love 

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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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

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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

Thursday, October 8, 2020

my part

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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 
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

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... 

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 
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 

offering

the happiness in your voice
 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

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 
tenderness and devotion 
your touch and your heart 

Sunlight

Like a cool desert breeze 
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 

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 
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

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

separated

by more than desert 
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

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Train Haiku


haunting and mournful
but a sound I love at night
a train whistle blows

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

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?

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