Good bye Otesh K

We're all here for such a short time
A wisp of wind soon erased from mind
Except for those whose lives we've touched
The family, friends and strangers rushed
While gathered 'round in silent prayer
We all give thanks that you were there

Starting point

All new beginnings are shrouded in fear
Of not knowing what's around the corner
Of wondering what's near

But in the end when the door is unlocked
More often that not the world hasn't changed
The grass is still green and the sun isn't blocked

The only hold is the fear that was there
The thought of "can I do this?" or "Do I have what it takes?"
The greatest feat is to simply accept the dare.

Rain clouds

Pitter-patter is the sound
Of dreams being flushed under-ground
A cascade of tears to wash a face
Tired of smiling, of keeping pace
A nonchalant way of looking down
To hide the workings of a frown
Can you escape from this grey cell?
Yes, just believe in things ending well.

RS Jubilee

A trumpeting guitar, a rhythmic bass
A jazz-hand drum to set the pace
A frenetic voice with limbs akimbo
Licks laid down with massive ego
Old and wrinkled, but lean and spry
There's still a glimmer in the jaded eye
50 years on not a note is wrong
For the heart of rock is alive and strong

16 at 12

Three steps forward, two steps back
We're learning now of all that we lack
A time of stress all around
A brand new love has just been found
But fears and worries are attaching now
As we must find ways of saying how

Path correction

The sun is shining again
We have dodged the massive rain
We got off our comfy bike
And set off on that treacherous hike
Although the going is all uphill
The sun is shining still
We've found the tools we need
And the warnings we will heed

Parenting

We're wandering, wondering how we got this far off course
We're trying, desperately, to find our way back
It's exactly, what we didn't want happening
It's terrifying, that it had to come to this
It's comforting, knowing we have a chance still

Track

Run fast! Jump high!
See how well you can fly!
Sky's the limit, you will see
With wind and speed, you're set free!

Almost a teen

Secrets are all that we get from you
No matter what we share
Your reluctance to let us in
Is clearly normal, but isn't fair
We want to keep you safe
From the dangers we know
Yet your independence
Prevents us from doing so
We want you to stay focused
On what you need to do
We don't want distraction
To blight a future so new
So give us, please, your ear
And open up your heart
Know that we've got your back
We've had right from the start

Reflections on a theme

I've got coins that shine
But not enough to make you mine
I've got notes crisp and new
But only very few
I wish this wheel spun slower
As it would mean we weren't older