Green with Flashing Lights

My beautiful green and clueless elf
Nothing more enchanting than yourself
Those sincere and pleading eyes
Elicit languorous, longing sighs
While your dulcet, warming tones
Send shivers through my bones
 

Looking back

I fear that I've forgotten
How bold and brave I was
Back when I was just a youth
Following my very own laws

Now I look back and I see
A cautious, retiring frame
Someone more preoccupied
With living a life most tame

Is it that time marched on,
Leaving me wiser now?
Or is it the younger faces,
Cowing me by showing me how?

Red Sigh

Although I long to touch your face
That smooth yet rugged brow
I know that we're forbidden
Each held back by a sacred vow

You're heart-felt song calls to me
And answer you I must
Despite the danger to my soul
And the shaking of my trust

I cannot look for too long
For fear that I might drown
As in your eyes I see such depth
Those pools of deepest brown

So, my dear I write this ode
To your beauty and your grace
Resigned that only in my mind
Will I ever touch your face

Back once more

I've been away too long
From this never-ending song

I'd left my voice behind
Leaving others to seek and find

Now I'm back again to grace
The pages of this space

And to leave my mark once more
With words of hope galore

Songbird coo

Let me open up the door
To that pulsing golden core
Where music and love combine
Into melodies enchanting and sublime
Let me take you to that place
Where entwined we reach a state of grace
Under mesmerizing stars
We'll know the night as well and truly ours

Buried treasure

I watched the river flow
Around my naked feet
I felt my toes get cold
While enjoying the summer heat

Soon a ripple from the past
Emerged before our eyes
In a rainbow of shining brilliance
Very much to our surprise

A kaleidoscope of color
Brought haphazardly to the fore
A millennial trove of treasure
Of creatures from before

We filled our meager coffers
With all that we could find
And returned then to the river
Leaving happy thoughts behind

Committed

You've made your vow
You're committed now

A family man
With a bigger plan

The wheel has turned
All others are spurned

You've made your nest
And we wish you the best

Go West

The fields were yellow and green

Under skies of blue

The landscape was magnificent

Never-ending and brand new

A lush and fertile land

Where man could thrive and grow

A place filled with essentials

On display as if for show

But is this where we're called?

To settle and to sow?

In a pastoral kind of existence?

Leaving behind all we know?

Talking, talking

Why must this be so difficult
Wouldn't it be so much easier?
To talk it out and have our say
Instead of just getting angrier?

Put down the gadget and relate to us
You'll see that we do care
All we want is a harmonious home
In which we all can share

Victims all

We saw you live again last night
We were at the show
Watching your glory in blazing light
From the very first row

You've aged with grace, no longer boys
Your sound filled with flare
Playing to a hall of noise
Showing us all how much you care

Thank you.

Grey Day

The clouds have gathered again today
Looking out the window all I see is grey
A misty landscape of texture and shapes
A fantasy world through which creatures traipse
A perfect morning for feel blue
Getting lost in words for lack of anything to do

Dirty Dancing

The image flickered on the screen
Of dancers entwined in a sultry scene
When music set the Bacchanal mood
And the innocent believed in their cozy brood

It was a summer so long ago
When hearts were young and our souls aglow

We plunged right in, we knew the score
We wanted the fantasy and so much more
We understood that time had past
But trusted still that the joy would last

It was a summer so long ago
When hearts were young and our souls aglow

A bittersweet triumph of old and young
Learning the words to songs unsung
Understanding that from now on
The world was waking to a brand new dawn

It was a summer so long ago
When hearts were young, and our souls aglow

And now years away from that misty age
The music still rattles the sleepers cage
Calling out to the ghosts gone by
Bringing laughter, joy & and sad, sweet sigh.

It was a summer so long ago
When hearts were young, and our souls aglow.  

Ah, summer

As the dew clears from the verdant summer grounds
Another morning dawns, waking to happy, carefree sounds
From the laughter in the breeze
To the chirping high-up among the leaves
Nature's symphony is clearly at its peak
When the world is soaking up the sun's brilliant heat

Impressions 1

Falling asleep so slowly
A gentle comforting haze
Covering the world so wholly
With a hypnotic kind of gaze

Inspired again

You are my muse
I knew it from the very start
I recognized your soul
And felt your beating heart

Not a physical part
Of my current steady life
But an uplifting source
Of the very purest light

Your graceful form and lovely voice
Your inherent style and flare
Your constant love and true devotion
Your focused faith and utmost care

Every last fiber
Of who you are
Speaks mighty volumes
To this fading star

I'm a Victim

I want you, can't you see
I'm not rid of you, I'm not yet free
I saw your face and knew inside
That those smoldering embers I still must hide
A desert voice of pain and rust
Flowing through the brittle dust
An ache made real despite the glare
A thoughtless whisper that I wouldn't dare
I'll see you soon in your electric glow
I'll be there swooning from the front row
A sweaty reminder of youth that's lost
But I still will fight despite the cost
For as your words fill my soul
I know for that night I'll be made whole

Say again?

Words can slice
Far better than a knife
But you're still young
Far smarter than everyone
One day you'll understand
On a cushion I hope you'll land

One step out

Living in a state of fear
Wondering what is next
Hoping for the future
Hoping for what's best

But one among us is cleaving
Going off on their own way
Leaving the comforts of home
And having their own say

Notice

I can understand the beauty
Of simply checking out
Of leaving the stress behind
Not caring what it's all about

When a soul veers by the wayside
It's often clear to all
That life's little demands
Are what likely caused the fall

But we keep trucking forward
Bending mind and spirit too
To focus on the goodness
To let the light shine right on through

What?

I always imagined
Peace and harmony
When picturing the future
Of my very own family

Not once did I expect
That it would be so strained
That anger and raised voices
Would become so ingrained

Another Spring

Hello again my weary friend
We both know it's not the end
Just another day gone by
When we smile and scream and laugh and sigh
A bittersweet pill of memories past
Watching the years slip by fast
Seeing our faces captured in time
Proving that we're not quite sublime
Those distant thoughts of immortal youth
Have fallen away for timeless truth
That we will age along with the seasons
Despite our fighting with different reasons
We're but a speck in this vast age
Searching for meaning before turning the page

Not Just Yet

Give me a reason to let you go
And I'll give you ten for why I say "no"

The day will come, of this I'm sure
But when it does, I'll know the allure

I'll see the strength written behind your eyes
I'll see the path stretching long & wise

Until then, I grant the favor of my past
So your future success is sure to last

Only when I see these signs
I'll know we've crossed those blurry lines

Where we still tread between old and new
Wondering how and what to do

So, hold on for now, my clever one
The time will come for you to run

And then I won't stand in your way
You'll have my blessing & the thoughts I pray

Job

Now I feel the pressure
Of having words to write
Before it was a pleasure
With no other goal in sight

At least there is this outlet
Of fun and reverie
Where I can dream most freely
Expressing ideas that come to me

Night Cat

Quiet as a mouse
Which is your very prey
Slinky along the garden wall
In tones of white and grey
Scaring the birds
And teasing the flies
Sitting beneath the bushes
Under brightening skies

Another go-round

Another life maybe to change it all
But we are here, it was our call
We chose to be in this very place
We chose to run this very race
Now we must try our best to understand
Why we chose this very hand

Little birds

Little bird singing softly
To yourself up in a tree
Do you ever look below
Wondering what you're meant to be?
Or are such thoughts left just to us,
To drive us mad with wonder?
Forcing us to look within,
To face our faults with candor?

A Friday in June

It was a Friday in June

When all the world was in swoon

A blistering sun shining in

A feeling that all of us could win

But we were gathered for a friend

Who was clearly facing the very end

Amid the errant bees buzzing by

The imminent sense of a spirit preparing to fly

The sad, sad smiles of those standing near

Not wanting to say the words we fear

A hard goodbye we knew was nigh

Despite the warmth and love nearby

And then with everyone standing around

He calmly exhaled and made no other sound

A gentle soul who we all still love

Who we hope is now smiling from above

Green again

Once again all is green
Despite the lingering cold
Another spring like we have seen
Although we're getting old

But thank our stars we're still here
A sigh of praise to say
We're grateful that the skies are clear
As we continue on our way

Good Friday

You came to us in earnest
To show us right from wrong
You came to give us hope
Proving you were with us all along

But we denied your beauty
The glory of your soul
We simply couldn't handle
The weight of our own role

Now we look and lament
At that fateful time
Knowing that your sacrifice
Was nothing short of sublime

Regret

I want the past, or at least what I thought it was

I want the comfort of a normal life

I want to say that through it all
I wasn't so blind or so full of strife

But so far every moment
I relive with shame
Knowing that it was in my grasp
To remove this blame

A horrid lie to tell yourself
That you were doing right
When in reality you had no idea
That actions would result in such blight

I was strong I lived it through
It was my normal every day
But you're not me, I see that now
And I'm sorry you had not say

Keeping it together

I'm living in this crazy dream
Where nothing is as it seems
An hallucination of sorts
Ripping at my very seams

Classes

Eight days I was hopeful
Eight days ago I saw light
Today the rain is falling
And there's no end in sight

I'm hoping very hard
That this time will quickly pass
I'm praying from my soul
For an easier life in class

Spring

Hopeful now and optimistic too
All because the light is returning to you
The darkness is receding, fading fast into the night
Constant prayers will now keep that void from sight
Spring is another consolation to our aching souls
For the sunshine and the rain can fill any hole

Paths

The light has changed in our world

It's now got a tinted swirl

No longer clear we have to strain

To see clearly through the fog and rain

Our path twisting more than enough

Making progress slow and rough

We know that there is a brighter side

We just have to make it up the hill before we glide

Grinnnnning

Show me your scars and I'll show you mine
And in this crazy world we'll shine
Hidden beneath our laughter and our smiles
Are darkened depths that go on for miles
We live right now because we don't know
That all those images are all for show
No greater meaning to our lives
Than dramatic whispers and sorrowful sighs
One day we'll wake up and look around
And wonder why we didn't shut out the sound

Tree time

"Knock, knock!" said the cuckoo
The mouse said "beware"
There's a brand new blue bird
Sitting over there

"So what?" asked the possum
Hanging from high in the tree
There's always some danger
Surrounding me

"Nevermind" chimed the squirrel
From inside his cozy lair
No one is untouchable
So live each day with care

Moving forward

Days of calm have returned
But the scars are still fresh from the burn
It's a new way of looking now at our life
One where we mitigate and manage strife
Although the line has slacked a bit
We're now vigilant lest we again get hit


I know I've been rather slack with posting recently. We've been managing a lot of stress and some life-altering situations. Things are starting to return to a more normal pace and hopefully I'll be able to pick up again where I left off.

Hope

A need to break free
To understand what's outside of me

A need to escape far from here
Where there's no shame or even fear

A need to embrace all that's right
To seek refuge in the divine light

May you be born in interesting times

Yes, we are living under a curse
Since every single day
Our conditions seem to be getting worse

A fast-moving train heading straight for a wall
With greed and apathy fueling it all

Tree

You plant a seed and watch it grow
Watering it in sun and snow
As the young shoot begins to reach
Up into the sky, you want to teach
To train the seedling the best you can
Passing on knowledge of fellow man
But in this age of uncertain unrest
The plant will pass through a severe test
Must endure the drought, cold and frost
While you pray that it won't uproot & get lost
For you can see that far down the line
The mighty tree that can easily shine
As long as the sapling can stand tall
And not bend to whims of one and all

Heartache

I'm tugging at the seams
Trying to keep it all together
Why couldn't the problems be
Those I was prepared for?

Boys and drugs and music too
But no, it's something all brand new
No road map here to help us out
We're in the dark wondering what it's all about

Teen Life

Sitting on a seesaw of emotional distress

Wondering if the day will bring release or stress

Riding high the world is bright, all shining sun and joy 

But the bottom is filled with darkness, a soul-less blackened void

To find the equilibrium, the middle point of mind

Is this life's great journey, a path that's hard to find

Centre Stage

I'm counting down the days
Until our spirits collide
Through a crowded space
With no place to hide

A throng of worshipers
Come to raise the roof
Listening to your voice
No greater spiritual proof

Tour 2014

My songbird sings to sweetly

But his voice is growing rough

As we all grow in age

The business is getting tough

We'll see him again very soon

A treat worth waiting for

But five years down the line

I'm no longer hanging outside the door

Sochi 2014 ending soon

Twisting around to see your face
Now I know why we run this race
A golden moment to live forever
Shattered so suddenly on the slightest error
But we will gather yet one more time
To let the world see us shine
Until that day comes along
We must work to perfect our song

Short post

The calm has come
As we hoped it would
A longer period
For the common good

Kids

Why does it have to come to this
When it can be so easy?
Resisting our every gesture
Makes me feel so queasy

Although we all share this home
We have no common thread
We feel like we're just servants here
Just here to serve your needs instead.

Sochi 2014

Let's give it all we've got
This is our defining shot
A chance to shine like never before
We've set the stage, they've opened the door
Now to burst out from our groove
A drive to succeed, a need to prove

HBDay

Today I saw the light

So many years ago

And despite my failing sight

I've still got far to go

I'm grateful for this chance

Of crashing this crazy place

Meeting new partners in each dance

Of just enjoying this win-win race

Aging

I've often run the gamut
From euphoria to despair
But now I've found a balance
That's so much easier to bear

Now I know the joy
Of leaving all behind
And the contentment of inner peace
Where happiness is easier to find

Relax Already

It's Friday night
And everyone but you is right
We're set to unwind
But to this you're just so blind
Instead you holler, shout & scream
Shattering our very relaxing dream

Being 6

I'm reliving all those days
When the world was a great, big
Playful maze

When we spent the summer
tripping through flower fields
Dancing & laughing with no protective shields

A sunlit world where laughter rang
Where fairies played and
Where pixies sang

Leave me be
And set me free
Why do you you
Want to hang on?
A long lost crush
A fateful brush
Entwined me
in your song.
But now I see
The false idolatry
And understand
Just how I was wrong

Idea

Your voice pierces right through to me
And I'll love you endlessly
A mighty romantic refrain
That has saturated my frame
And left a longing inside of me
That might burn out eventually
But until such time I'm left with your face
The image of which I simply cannot erase
And through this bitter sweet agony
You're still such a big part of me

Freeze

Cold. As the icicles hanging from the eaves.
Frozen. As the lands at both our poles.
Hard. As the carbon compressed into gems.
Beautiful. As the frost fairies dancing on the sill.

Crush

You linger still
In my mind
Haunting my every thought
A ghostly figure
Of perfect grace
A god that time forgot

In dreams

I saw you in my dream last night
You walked right up to me
You put your arms around my waist
And whispered "let us marry"

Although confused I knew a joy
My heart it beat quite fast
Your lips brushed mine
And all I could think was "I hope that this will last"

You comforted me in my distress
And led me through your town
But when a friend did show up
You left me with a frown

Later on I realized
That the quiet of your home
Was a sanctuary best left untouched
As you were meant to roam

I awoke with heavy heart
Knowing that it was smoke
And spent my day wishing again
To feel your gentle stroke

Circle back

A feeling of having been here before
But this time I will certainly walk through the door
Understanding that I've been given a chance
To hear the music I've chosen for this dance
Not something to sniff at these days
When it's not easy finding something that pays
So let's hold onto this precious gift
Knowing that through it we are getting a lift

Back to the start

I passed through insecurity
A dark, dark please that wasn't good for me
I passed through confidence without mind
But security and comfort I did not find
Now I've reached a new plateau
Where my ignorance has begun to show
I see now how pride pulled me down
Yet I won't leave this humbling town
I understand now I have much to learn
And in my soul I can feel a burn
To return to a place I left long ago
To gain some wisdom and finally grow

Onward

Things are looking up, my friend
It goes to show there is no end
Until our Maker calls us up
We must keep refilling our earthly cup

Unclear

It's hard to understand
The constant shifting of the sand
Although we think our ways are good
There's always that question of "should?"
Should we have done things differently?
Should we have trained more expertly?
Should we have wait longer still?
Should we just accept it was higher Will?

Facetime

Don't talk to me of yesterday, I don't want anyone to know
Or remember what I felt that day, as it wasn't meant to show
I'm growing up in little bits, I finding my own voice
But I haven't figured out just yet, to confront my choice
I will get it you will see, in time, I just need some space
And then I'll be able to look everyone in their face

Hi again

Ah, the funny twists of fate
That throw us into situations
Where we can't foresee the repercussions!

Only as we mature
Can we see the players in the game
Ensuring the mistakes don't remain the same!

Progression

Repression

Proclamation

Vacillation

Anticipation

Emancipation

Degradation 

Lost

When manners counted above all things
We were then quite civilized beings
Now the free for all we see
Has resulted in vulgar company
No more polish, spit or shine
Those all belong to a more proper time

Fresh foot

Hurrah we've made it
We've passed the line
We've gathered together
To mark this time
No longer hoping for what's not
And ever thankful for what we've got
We've raised a toast to the past
With this meal we break our fast
To the future we look now
Relying on each other to get through the how

2014 together

We've walked a path of love and loss
We've stuck it out despite the cost
Now as we watch the future unfold
We get to write of moments yet untold
We're growing older, yes, it's true
But yet each day feels fresh and new
Let's all hold hands as we face the year
And stick together remembering what's dear