[G] Vulnerable

A smurk and a jeer, why did they hurt
I still cringed like I was in pain
my heart ripped from inside
it made me feel naked in the rain

I thought the love we shared was true
but now I know it was in vain
you used me and abused me
it made me feel naked in the rain

Time has passed since I heard her voice
it doesn't matter, there's nothing to gain
but when I stumbled across her picture
it made me feel naked in the rain

I've grown stronger and I have moved on
love is not meant to wax and wane
a true love is what I seek, and I know
I don't want to feel naked in the rain

[D] Darkness

It's dark by day and dark by night
so much darkness gives me a fright

The earth now black, the nights are cold
is this what happens when humans get bold

Our species not symbiotic, we caused this abuse
it makes me angry at those who are obtuse

Its land once green, lovely and florid
now twisted trees and empty rivers are horrid

The atmosphere thin, plants shrivel and die
we scorched our planet, we barely have a sky

Life was in delicate balance for millions of years
but the earth is purging itself, and we are the tears

Maybe someday when we have learned or all passed
the earth will be green again, green and blue at last

[L] Nuts

Don't be down, turn over that frown
Smiles are good, you think you could?
Laugh out loud, ignore the crowd
Dance naked and free, and umm could I see?
And when nothing else works, and life's full of jerks
Just yell this all sucks, and kick em in the nuts!

[L] True friends

Why do we always care so much
when something hurts a friend
I get angry, mad then sad
maybe its how I help them mend

I cry with them at sad movies
and laugh at their silly jokes
I jump when I'm frightened
and scream when someone pokes

I don't want to be indiffernt
like some who are stoic and bland
you try to get a response from them
its like they tell you, "talk to my hand"

Don't hide feelings from them
away from the bitter cold
I say let your emotions out
let them be free and be bold

Let your friends know how you feel
it's better to be honest and true
and these friends that stay with you
are your true friends, and there are too few

[L] Dreams

(drawn by me back in 1989)

The woman of my dreams.... (the cheesy version)
has beautiful eyes
She never denies
and never lies

Has silky smooth thighs
and loves to eat fries
has fun throwing pies
makes me swat the flies

she helps me hang my ties
has no more reason for sighs
has love that never dies
and never says goodbyes

[G] On the other side...

On the other side...

The grass is greener
the skies are cleaner

the sun shines brighter
the air feels lighter

nothing smells like mold
and nothing ever grows old

the food is always sweet
everyone walks on the street

people smile as you walk by
no one ever needs to cry

a hand shake, a hug
no one acts smug

all your loved ones are here
and there's nothing to fear

but waking up...

[D] Vampire

My roses are dead
the violets are too
come try to kiss me
and I will bite you
__________________________

With greyness of the sky
and ground so black
I come out of my grave
for a midnight snack

I Lurk in the hills
travel in form by the night,
the blood of a victim
flows faster with fright

These roses are black
I press their skin to a thorn
the blood that comes forth
is what I adorn

Love lost is not,
I never sip on my food
their blood is now in me
so no need to brood

My hunger now quenched
no longer chilled to the bone
surround by millions
but I still feel alone

[G] Can I love a photo?

What is it that makes us fall in love?
does that person fit you like a glove?

is it something in their eyes, or their face?
would you love them with something out of place?

don't you love that beautiful smile?
or just that quirky sense of style?

for some what attracts is what they see
but beauty and looks are not the key

A picture is how this love did start
but hours of chatting strengthened my heart

she always makes me smile and laugh
which is effortlessly done for my behalf

much time has passed and we have not met
but this is not going to make me upset

if we plan to meet, will she really show?
oh well for now... I can just love her photo

[G] My Lonely Heart

(photo by Sean Tomkins)

I wonder if I will my heart will ever be whole
Where is my best friend, the other part of my soul
Does she exist, will I know if I find her
Or will I grow old, cynical and ever blinder

As the years tick away, I begin to lose hope
But I try not to be down, I just have to cope
I smile, I laugh, you see my outside
but my real inner feelings I tend to hide

So many wonderful women, but none of them fit
Its not like she will come in an unassembled kit
Where I can pick the pieces and parts of her inner fire
Only the things that I want and desire

But I don't want that, I want to be picked too
The thrill of learning and exploring someone new
To find that passion, that love, that happiness
The smell of her hair and feel of her caress

I'm still patiently waiting and exploring
And learning new things, so I'm never boring
But humor, heat and humdrum is what I reminisce
As a formula for long term bliss

So my lonely heart, let me tell you the truth
Be happy for now, and never be aloof
Continue to beat and survive another day
Because I love you my heart, please stay that way

(my poem was inspired by Shel Silverstein's The Missing Piece, Thank you Sasha)

Written in Ashes

Thus begins a new blog in which I will post my writings, poetry (ugh not another poet!), and musings. It will range from silly to dark - whatever my mood is at the time. We'll just have to see. I've copied a few things from my other blog Random Thoughts to here to group it all together.
Enjoy!