Goals

Growing restless now
The finish is close
But the goal is far
How do I get there?

Ode to a life built together

There was a gulf between us
A chasm wide and deep
Eroded slowly through the years
Created by the sins we keep

But now there is a bridge
Where none appeared before
A structure delicate yet strong
Willed there from our very core

We were young and kindred spirits
Connected easily through song
Dancing to our very own soundtrack
Never thinking things could go wrong

But, we let the years slip by
Intent on living life
Fighting through the peaks and troughs
Honoring vows as man and wife

And then one day we found
That our souls had gone to sleep
Lulled into a numb submission
From wounds silent but going deep

Yet we were meant to be
You know it as I do
Two troopers bound for life
With hearts both bold and true

We'll meet there in the middle
Where we can feel once more
We'll fill the gulf with memories
And let our spirits soar

The music has restarted
Softly, yes, but there
A reminder of the beginning
Of just how much we care

So, hold tight the ride's not over
Not yet as far as I can tell
We have many years before us
So, let us live them well

Name

Your name ties me to you
In ways you cannot know
A sweeping fuzzy feeling
That leaves me all aglow

An assurance of the past
Of what you meant to me
A solid, comforting rock
An escape to history

I'm sure of just one thing
That despite my age and time
Your name will always soothe
With no reason, just lovely rhyme

Rekindled!

Winds have fanned the flame
I never thought it could be the same
But it's a better version of the past
Proving togetherness is a solid mast

Warm arms provide a comforting embrace
A secure refuge from this crazy race
Knowing deep down we're in this together
A support, a team, a partner forever

And I thank my stars every day
That fate placed him in my way
No better destiny I can see
Than knowing he stands next to me

Still Singing

Left and back again
A slowly burning pain
Desire that smolders away
Intensifying with the grey

Hearing of a stolen glance
Of a once-in-a-lifetime chance
Knowing it's just a fantasy
Daydreams that set you free

Despite the years gone by
These thoughts still wrench a sigh
Of what could never be
As fancy can't do reality

Surprise!

Turn it up to 10
The heat is way up high
A curious side effect
Of time passing by

A welcome "hello there"
From a slowly waning friend
Come to shake my hand
Letting me know it isn't the end

I'm definitely awfully glad
To have received this little gift
A welcome small escape
A pain-free, lovely lift

Fingers crossed that it lingers
Throwing sun into my days
Showing that there's hope
 As the stitch slowly frays

First Romance

Hold my hand, blond boy
Follow me away
We've only known each other
For forever and a day

A flame lit early on
Sheltered by shyness and age
A happy melody
Of voices lost on the same bright page

Where this leads is mystery
A path we both don't know
But a jaunty escape before us
Is what's giving us this glow

Teamwork

You're heart is on your sleeve
It was very brave to do
A question in the breeze
Answered in full by she and you

A lifetime in the making
Strung together day-by-day
Of peaks and troughs alike
And an edge starting to fray

But despite the horrid ride
You've battled your way through
And are making lifetime choices
For what you know is true

Business

Feeling slightly stressed by the choice that I have made
Knowing that in business you have to make the grade
Although it was in earnest and faith I had in spades
The investment didn't deliver and trust now slowly fades

Interview Prep

Another day is dawning
Another test to pass
This time not entirely wanted
This time just for greener grass

But looking all around
I see the winds of change
Turning from a gently blowing breeze
To a gale of mighty range

Preservation now is key
As I've got a ways to sail
With lives held in the difference
So I must weather the gale