December ending
fireworks light indigo sky
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Tag Archives: happy
Lost
I have already lost them
it happened a long time ago
one day a decision was made
there was no turning back
Reality is harsh
denial a trap
the sooner I find acceptance
healing can begin
Little boy optimism
little girl hugs
drifting away ephemerally
like the puff of a dandelion
blowing in the wind
Dreams die hard
I do not want to let go
this is not how it is supposed to be
I want a fairy tale
a castle in the sky
I want promises of happily ever after
When did it happen
my world falling in upon itself
when did the yellow brick road
become a bed of hot coals
Every phone ringing
brings a fear of the worst
every siren
a racing heart
A pasted on smile
a mask for the world to see
so difficult to accept
you are lost to me
When did I lose myself
how can I get her back
If I don’t have hope
what is left
Sharing
Embrace the moment
capture the spirit
a feeling rare to behold
When ardor dims
wrinkles set in
where will we be
A friendship
warm and kind
togetherness still desired
sharing thoughts and hopes
goals achieved together
I want a ready smile
a hug
a companion
I want someone comfortable to be near
someone who can abdicate power
or dictate when necessary
I want someone who enjoys nature
appreciates beauty
who is confident
happy
able to share without unrealistic demands
I want someone who lifts my spirits
whose spirits are buoyed by my presence
I want someone who can help me
turn my dreams into reality
I want you
The Eyes Have It
I was crossing over the pedestrian bridge
when I spied him on the other side
with two bags
Glancing down at my watch
trying not to break stride
I moved a little to the right
to allow room to pass
as we got closer together
His toothless grin
caught me off guard
and words uttered
pulled me to a stop
pace forgotten
I took in his thin face
long stringy hair
and twinkling blue eyes
Before I could say anything
he raised his hands
each holding a plastic bag
shaking them for emphasis
His missing teeth caused his words
to come out with a lisp
“If you see my family
tell them I’m on my way home”
For the briefest moment
I thought he could read my mind
wondering who is this
vagabond kid?
I returned his smile
assured him I would
pass along his message
and resumed my run
haunted by his happy eyes
I wondered
how could I keep my promise