Careful observations of the
changing leaves
A daily reminder that
our lives
Are not so different than
the trees
Beauty on display above that
chilled ground
Just to fall from our
high perch
Just to be
cut down

dancing about
             light on my
                                feet.
dancing about
             is this a      
                                dream?
dancing about
             will you join
                                me?
dancing about
              your love set me
                                free.

cautiously consider, controversial cues
cautiously consider
what you see
on the news

detailed decisions, determined direction
detailed decisions
still no hiding
imperfections

elaborate excuses, emphatic energy
elaborate excuses
the lies are
extraordinary

cautiously consider
what you see on the news
detailed decisions
elaborate excuses

what a subtle surprise
the slightest growth
on my window sill

young minds
and plants alike
need nutrients to grow

it is
my responsibility to
keep these plants alive

it is
my responsibility to
allow these young minds to thrive

it is difficult to remain focused, during
Mornings like these.
a little sad, a little mad, during
Mornings like these.
memories come and go, blurry images, during
Mourning's like these.

This desk has no name,
no face,
no personality associated with it;
it hurts,
it stings,
it drains all my energy away.

you fed into your insecurities
and starved her of potential
but tables tend to turn
quite quickly on this earth
now that her presence
is no longer on your plate
how bitter does it taste
to eat your heart out?