Emotions – Page 69

a silken rose bud
opens with just a whisper
but only for me
–
red velvet and lemon
delicate blossoms
gently unfurl

watching while you sleep
your gentle breath, warm and sweet
so easily stilled
–
echoes of
silence spread
throughout the night

who I am is just
in between who I was and
who I will become
–
my future
hinges on keeping
my past promises

as I walk this earth
I tread on those before me
my path paved with love
–
footsteps
your past guides
my future

after the rain storm
mossy scent of wet pavement
steaming in the heat
–
suddenly
heavy raindrops
bursting

a bicycle bell
she speeds by, skirt fluttering
laughter in the wind
–
She’s gone
before I know
it’s her

a cold rain shower
washes down my upturned face
hiding bitter tears
–
cloudy
dark and moody
raining together

when I’ve lost my way
the candle in your window
beckons me back home
–
wandering-
guided towards
your light

the noise in my head
a constant cacophony
that gives me no peace
–
whirlwind-
tranquility overcome
by turbulent thoughts

in twenty-two years
from now I pray I’ll still be
waking next to you
–
in anticipation-
dreaming of
our old age