Once I was in love
But the feeling not returned
Felt my world crash in
Spirit broken, my heart burned
I'm much wiser lesson learned

Old man is reviled.
Inside though is still a child.
Innocent and mild.

The past won't let go
Tried hard with nothing to show
A hard row to ***.

Could be months or years
We all grieve differently
No right or wrong way

You'll be okay
Relax and enjoy your stay
Tomorrow's your day

I wished on a star.
It politely twinkled back,
nudged it's closest friend.

Where did the time go
Yesterday I was a child
Running free and wild
Then I only knew a life
Neatly ******* in a bow.

You're holding hostage
All your nightmares and your pain.
The ransom I'll pay.
So that you can move forward.
Live to greet another day.

I speak gibberish.
It is my second language.
Nonsense is my first.

Plunging down a hole,
of grief and total despair.
Faith breaks my fall.

I am like a shipwreck
Abandoned and left to time,
no one comes to claim.

Where do your dreams stand
Possible or out of reach
That's where hope comes in

A day at the zoo.
Monkeys are staring at me.
Whose observing who?

Say what you intend.
And mean everything you say.
I will lend an ear.

I came up for air.
But couldn't find the surface.
You guided me there.

The silent treatment
It was given to me once
Silence speaks volumes.

Alone I set out
The path unpaved, dips and curves
The horizon lost

Her mind draws a blank.
She can't recognize your face.
She did yesterday.

Tried to talk to you.
You were deep into your phone.
I text my goodbye.

For the greater good
You sacrificed your values
Your soul now vacant

As the laughter fades.
Tears fall into the abyss.
Clown shuffles away.

Loaded mini vans.
Summer sun heats up the beach
Bare feet running fast.

You asked me my name
I answered hesitantly
I was just shy
On that we agree
You put in some work
To make me your friend
I was nervous and quiet
A smile you did lend
We talked for a while.
It was a start
You listened to every word
As I poured out my heart
Who knew where this would go
As we sat holding hands
A nice conversation
About our favorite bands
Now we've been married
For forever and a year
I knew from day one
That we would get here.

We have hit a slump
Same words in repetition
A form letter love.

We're far from perfect
Mistakes are made by us all
Some still have the gall
To declare their godliness
***** fists rolled in a ball

Trying to forgive you
Trust Broken, my heart too
You plead your ciase to me
What am I to do
Perhaps in another place and time
This mountain we could climb
Now though there's no way
I can't make things rhyme
Maybe you should just leave
In you I won't believe
Not one word you say
Why must you deceive?
My heart had an open door
Your richness stole my poor
You stole my faith and hope
All that I stood for

You are gone for days.
You turn the tables on me,
when I ask you why.
You say I'm the one to blame.
For just needing you to stay.

All bad decisions.
Take a toll on mind and soul.
You dig your own hole.

You say c'est la vie
I say que sera sera
Kids say "whatever".

Trust is a hurdle
I've not been able to clear
Crippled by deceit.

He's known to be charming
When he wants to be
But also a hand full
Because a drinker is he
His head full of demons.
They won't let him be
They haunt and torment him,
with a kind of sick glee
But I love him dearly
He's my only true love
No matter the consequences
And if push comes to shove
I'll hang on for dear life,
to this kind hearted man
I'll hold him when he screams
Hold him as tight as I can.

My cat knows his name
He chooses not to respond
God I envy him.

How do the homeless,
get themselves up and ready,
to find a new home?

Once rushed in the house,
with a pig under my arm.
Didn't read the room.

You have a place in my heart
It's reserved just for you
You are my soul mate
I believe that is true
You brought me out,
of a place deep within
Accepted me for who I am
I won't go back again
You showed me compassion
Just how much you cared
I then opened up
My world to be shared
So thank you my friend
I now sing along with you
You are a godsend
My nightmares are through.

Took a step forward
To improve my attitude
But it's my bad leg.

It's nearly midnight.
Thoughts play out like a movie.
A rerun I've seen.

I'm very patient.
But I'm not a pushover,
when push comes to shove.

Friends may come and go.
I'm a constant In your life.
I'm the moon and tides.

The words they are few
You're barely speaking my name
But then when you do,
it's to belittle and shame
Now everything is fair game.

You are a beacon.
Helping me to find my way.
You are my mainstay.

Wolves howl at the night
It's a primal call to arms
An iPhone alert

I feel so left out
Feeling jealous and quite pained
Heartbreak is sustained

Alone with my thoughts
They are lousy company
I've grown to loathe them.
Used to be so flattering
Now they only ridicule.

I'm losing my voice
My song can't break barriers
Not without the choir

Dreams are in color.
Or are they in black and white.
Mine are colored by you.

Some thoughts comfort you
Others chill you to the bone,
they are yours alone.

The circus is real life
The clowns that give you a laugh
Also frighten you.

Did my time in school.
Was not popular or cool.
Followed every rule

The past is ingrained
A fine powder residue
You just can't brush off.