living on passion

there wasn't much to leave behind 

nothing I couldn't do without 

it's all replaceable including me

a well full of nothing but doubt 

sorry 'bout the Chanel on the pillowcase

there's shoes on the closet floor 

keep that stuff or throw it all away 

my robe still hangs behind your door

like snow falling in El Paso 

it took me a while to see

that living just on passion 

would never be enough for me 

I know that you won't wonder 

what it is you could do 

when you find a piece of me 

it won't leave you blue 

I had no choice, none that I could tell

those feelings left me hard pressed

I took everything I could carry 

except that dark green dress 

like snow falling in El Paso 

it took me a while to see 

that living just on passion 

would never be enough for me

no, it wasn't enough for me 

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games

in my mind's recess
when all my thoughts are at play
you are always there

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dance

the music plays a slow, haunting number 

you hold me tight and we dance

barely moving 

feeling the notes

feeling the lyrics 

feeling the moment 

caught in time 

before the song changes 

and someone cuts in

never finishing the dance we started 

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going hunting

Will be gone till November 6th. Stay healthy my friends~

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You Are

You are the cooling rain 

After a long hot day 

You are my oasis In the desert 

You are my warmth 

From the cold 

You are my protection

From harm 

You are my shelter 

From the elements 

You are my lighthouse 

In the darkness of night 

You are the sun, moon and stars 

Of my universe 

You are! 

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Pandora's Box

the wrapping is pretty 

with an intricately tied bow 

paper in a beautiful hue 

it makes you excited to look at it

and you wonder 

about what is contained inside 

such a striking package

but be very careful 

like a perfect rose

there may be thorns

sometimes it is better just to look 

just to speculate 

just to be curious 

like Pandora’s box

although lovely to look at 

evil and pestilence was released 

when opened 

so think carefully 

before opening 

the package may contain the best imaginable gift 

or the wrath of God! 

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the key

when that door is closed 

and the key turned in the lock 

your future awaits

 

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take the time

take the time 

smell the flowers 

live each day as if it is your last

 hug your loved ones 

call your friends 

use good china 

wear your best 

 don’t save it all 

for a special day 

it may not come

then it was a waste

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when

when the dust has settled 

when the smoke has cleared 

when the page is written

when all has been revealed 

when the hurt and anger 

when the tears are dried 

when the sun is shining 

when the pain has died

when the past is filed away 

when fond memories return 

when all that’s felt is loving 

when I grow from what I learned 

when happiness is realized

when life continues on 

when the stars are glowing 

when the song is sung

 
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magic

a cloudy crystal ball

the future in a haze 

memories we’ve shared 

things we’ve done and said 

magic in the moments 

magician's sleight of hand 

disappearing questions 

that used to fill my head

matching souls and spirits 

a bond that’s growing strong

 teaching trust and faith 

lessons to be relearned 

a heart that was unused 

now prose and poetry 

symmetrical reflection 

with every thought of you 

 

as I drink my coffee

I think of each new step 

a trail that’s leading forward 

a future growing clear

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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 

 
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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

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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

i'm not asking much

this is all I need 

tenderness and devotion 

your touch and your heart 

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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 

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