at night i track the stars as they traverse the sky each one a special moment in a life that has passed by light trails span across miles piercing darkness as they shine expansiveness of all that’s been possibilities unconfined 5.10.17

if you lay roses at my feet, i shall trod them in all their painful beauty for love, too, has thorns that may pierce my skin… as i walk, i bleed… but the delicate petals, softly crushing under my toes are the kiss and caress that comforts, reminding, of the reason to proceed 5.9.17

the carousel continues to turn not always as merry going round music loops infinitely i tire of the ride at times 5.8.17

the sweetness of a summer morning golden light filtered through the trees reverberation of bird songs by the air curiosity of my meandering dog as she explores scents of the day i walk in silence, taking it all in preparing my mind for the hours ahead letting the sun bathe me in warmth shaking off …

you crumpled me like a piece of paper with frustrated words not expressing your meaning, discarded, you threw me aside i uncrumple, unfurl as much as i’m shaken i do not succumb to the many misdemeanors of stupidity no, i shall cross the street of my own accord casting your wasted words to collect by …