leaves twirl and dance
sunlight brings colors to life
purple , gold and green

life falls on hard times
it lives without luxuries
has to hitchhike home

I was preyed upon
my heart left with open wounds
that human touch healed

You left me with shame
with your broken promises
trust torn asunder.

you stormed in my life
I've built up protective walls
shelter from the rain.

life can push and shove
your footing becomes unsure
balance, brought with time

life is like a test
it has multiple choices
up to you to make.

Cleaned out purse today
everything accounted for
but the kitchen sink

birdhouse on the porch
bird finds out its occupied
by a squatting squirrel.

what was that you said
too busy licking my wounds
your words cut like knives

road to peace of mind
is so long and arduous
but well worth the trip.

I'm not treated well
by anyone else but me
it took years to see.

I must remember
that forget goes with forgive
a freudian slip.

time flies way too fast
doesn't stop to catch it's breath
if won't wait for you.

years became the past
expensive dreams I owned then
can I buy them back?

These are lousy seats
did you say this is soccer
I cant see the ball
whys this game so ****** long
why don't they shorten the field

I sit all alone
wondering where my love went
he would sing for me
he said we would never end
changed his tune, but not for me.

twice in my lifetime
I have tried to end it all
i heeded the call
crazy, but that was not me
a shell of myself to see
all because of my fears
reason avoided my ears
but if you feel you need to talk
I'm here I walk the walk.
Just know you are not alone
I'm here pick up a phone.

school was hard for me
too afraid to raise my hand;
not like I'd be seen

hate, such a coward
it hides itself in plain sight
love is always seen.

bibles and fellowship
holy altar, forgiveness
choir hymns , amens

I've wondered for years
if this life is testing us
for a life to come.

candles shine so bright
but only in the darkness
they need each other.

I am not guilty
you judge sitting on a throne
left to you by hate.

I am shy and quiet
writing is my speaking voice
it gives me my say.

young with shaken faith
wanting death to set me free
god had plans for me.

forgive and forget
sometimes not easy to do
I'm not built like god.

sleep , so elusive
the night filled with endless thoughts
twisted lullabies.

When society ,
says you're wrong about your rights
Question their answers.

poets are wounded
they feel with both heart and mind
they've lived tragedy.

always poor as dirt
learned that I didn't need much
just to need myself

I don't doubt I'll die
I wonder where, when and how
I wonder who'll care

I will not listen
when you ask to weep alone
when you've given up

I called out your name
when I lost my way back home
when I lost myself

The wind moans and howls
Then dies like an entity
It haunts and taunts me

I'm invisible
only noticed if I sin
only when I'm blamed

maybe , for a while
take a step back from yourself
put someone else first.

empathize with me
say you see my point of view
feel my pain and loss.

lost within myself
no light nor sound touches me
I merely exist

where is the humanity
when this life forgets your strengths
remembers your weaknesses

a drifter in space
venus , the love of your life
the earth , your mistress

the outskirts of love
no party invitations
no phone calls received.

your heart so fragile
it breaks and shatters like glass,
the finest china.

they'd never hurt you
the I'm sorry's said with ease
only to appease

false accusations
the words strike with precision
like guided missiles.

a penney saved is......
what the hell is a penney
and why save them

I'm not flexible
my imaginations sore
from too much stretching.

freedom is dreaming
Destinations are unknown
dress code casual.

all god's creations
dying right before our eyes
earth shrinking in size.

southern life , yard sales
drive in burgers , hen parties
hospitality