And He Was Gone

The Earth held her breath that day,
just for a second, so no one noticed,
not right away, while she reclaimed her first son,
called him home and away from us.
Quietly, calmly and without explanation or apology
he stole away and after him there was a hole, a void.
With each tear it grew wider,
with each gasp deeper until
we were all enveloped and consumed by it.
She held her breath, but only for a second.
And he was gone.

Invitation to Reconnect

The mindless clatter of my waking life
drowns out her whispers, forcing me to wait.
But in my dreams, she calls to me.
Her voice soft and clear.
Crisp like cold air.
She takes me by the hand
and leads me to the river's edge.
Challenges me to let go,
loose control,
and reconnect.
Let the waters rush over me
and cleanse my soul
from the outside in.
I worry about the darkest places
not getting the healing,
cleansing waters they need.
She assures me,
comforts me
as she pushes my head down
into the icy waters.
I wade
through the pain,
the darkness,
the waves of anguish
and awareness.
I wait for the waters
to work their magicks
and reuinte me with her,
with the ways I've always known were mine,
with myself.

Awake and Aware

Awake and dreaming do I sit.
Watching the world through a tiny slit
between the curtains. Pictures flit
before my eyes. A second split
between the lies, tightly knit
and revolve around the bit
of truth you subtly spit
in my direction as you see fit.

Unrelenting Labour

Time sneers
at a dark form
in the foolish silence.

Attracted by the candle's golden flame
and silver enchantments,
he labors.

Until, overcome by the burning morn,
he succumbs to rest,
at last.

Candles

Candles are like doors
Into the confines of prayer
Like words on breath
They melt away.

First Cup

In the beginning
Warm cappuccino blends with a laugh
Chocolate shavings curled and scattered
Weave rich and delicious boundaries
Of a relationship not yet formed

Dancing

Dancing into darkness
Lightning flashes haunting colors
That interrupt my destruction
Restless whispers
End my madness
Playing in the moment
Of failing dreams and shattered chaos
The apparitions claw their way into reality
Death gleaming in their eyes and desire on their breath
They cling to the memories that keep them alive
As do I.