Day ??? - Love Wins

You're my daily highlight reel,
Playing in a loop on my mind all day.
I think back to the early years,
Texting each other our every move,
Video chatting as if we were together at home,
Every day was smiles and laughs,
Every day we learned something new.
Those were special times growing our love,
Building a foundation for what was to come.

These last three years have stretched us thin,
Mind and focus swallowed by life demands.
No time for messaging every minute of the day,
We watched the honeymoon pass on the way.
We were stuck in a world separated by time,
Lacking the comfort which our touch does provide.
Moments of misunderstanding reared it head,
Arguments over nothing became a thing.
But we still spoke most every night,
Leaning on trust to be our guiding light.

Now, I'm still just as smitten with you,
The joy you bring me still feels so true.
I love staring in to your deep brown eyes,
Listening as your lips dance with words so wise.
Your mind is something of which I've become so proud,
Coupled with that smile, it makes my heart beat so loud.
Oh that sweet laugh and the warm way you say 'hey babe,'
I'm elated that we'll be together forever and a day.
Just clasp your gentle hands tightly in mine,
Give and take this gracious love until the end of time.


 

Day ??? - Vows

I pull up to the place with steeple on high,
March up the steps, mouth feeling dry,
I swing the wooden doors open wide,
Empty pews sit side by side by side.

I'm alone, just me and my heart beat,
I take my place up front with nervous feet,
Family, friends and neighbors file in,
Waiting for her and a new chapter to begin.

A nerves grow, I'm wishing I could just stop time,
Then I stand and turn, such elegant beauty, I'm mesmerized.
No longer alone, I feel a warmth by my side,
It's two hearts burning, with no divide.

We've never been here before, in front of Him,
Sacred vows made to honor each other, even after life grows dim.
We build on the faith and love we've grown within,
Sealing out commitment to fidelity by exchanging of rings.

There's no kissing the bride in this white gown scene,
Just two smiles wide as we exit the aisles between.
So much laughter and joy as the day carries on,
It's perfect, knowing the one with who you belong.

We got here by building strong bonds of trust,
Focused on deep rooted love, not being tempted by lust.
I'm thankful for this woman who entered my life,
I'll be happy all my days knowing she is my wife.

Day 1211 - Curtain Call

It's been awhile since I had the time, or rather the energy, to sit and write. With all the divisiveness and hate spreading in this country, I found myself seeking the beauty of life, the simple things I can focus on to superimpose the angry words I read on a daily basis. I do not need the negativity in my mind and I choose to focus on the beauty life has to give.

My life is filled with beauty,
I see it everyday through my hopeful eyes,
They seek out the good in people,
Even if it's buried deep down inside.

I have such beautiful dreams,
Dreams of endless love and human grace,
I watch as it spreads through actions, not words, 
Accepting all, regardless of their life's place.

My beliefs surround me in beauty,
I have one life to live,
I choose positivity and faith,
Those who've lost their way, I must forgive.

I think with a beautiful mind,
That we all should be free,
Free from the agony of monetary evils,
Freeing us all, to fulfill each others needs.

We all could have such a peace of mind,
If we just recognize the beauty around us all,
We could defend ourselves from any darkness, 
If we just, together, refuse beauty to take it's last curtain call.

Day 1089 - Picture Frame

I look at my old photos and I just don't care,
They're just long gone memories of how I got to be here.
The smiles, the laughs and the tears I have cried,
Just pieces of "remember when?" leading to full body sighs.
I don't need them taking up space in my mind,
Taking away from the present me I'm trying to find.

Yes, they give me a glimpse of young faces without any lines,
Happiness seemingly flowing from everyone, all of the time.
Laying peacefully, I'm being held in everybody's arms,
Hiding under blankets of love, showcasing my young, boyish charms.
But the answers aren't in this dirty picture frame hanging up on the wall,
It's just there to take me back in time to when I worried about nothing it all.

From little kid to the man here now, I seem to have lost a gear or two,
My mind focuses only on new and useless things I let life push through.
Joyous moments leave me staring blindly and numb for all to see,
I fake smiles, knowing full well that is not who I am or what I want to be.
My body is falling apart, beginning to ache with the slightest of moves,
I lay lazily thinking about how I should go out, find ways to improve!

It's guess it's time to wake up and laugh again with the ones I love so much,
Take the weight of thoughts in my mind and rid myself of the proverbial crutch.
It just takes a moment, I'll center my mind, re-focus on what means the most in time,
I'll channel that in to a positive energy, re-charge for the next steps of my climb.
I'm ready to take the leap, make the move, to be the me I need right now,
Leave the past and the present behind, let my strong mind be the one to show me how.

Day 1079 - A Little Something

You're my favorite vinyl record,
Spinning in my head all day,
My lucky silver penny,
Giving me everything I've ever dreamed,
And like the wind and the rain,
You wash away all my pain,
Letting your love shine up high,
Melting my heart every day. 

Day 1063 - Lucky Guy

I'm not very fly,
Just a lucky guy,
Who's smile caught a pretty girl,
Ended up changing two people's worlds.
I'd say it's all for the good,
And frankly I should,
Because now I can't see me,
Without her, she's the M to my C.
Distance is scary at times,
New friends make jealousy climb,
But we carry a strong faith and trust,
Saying "screw you" to one time lust.
We journey on, texting all day,
Communications on time, responses delayed,
By night's fall, eyes are closing so tight,
No time to catch up before darkness of night.
Weekends are the pride that we have,
Happiness abounds, smiles are glad,

It's time to catch up on good times and bad,
All while forgetting we spent another week so sad.

Day 1005 - Take You Away

I want to take you away,
It's all I want to do,
I want us to feel free,
Will you come with me?
It doesn't matter where we go,
Up to the mountains,
Down to the sea,
Into to the city,
Out to the country,
Anywhere but alone,
I want to feel your heart beat,
Be your real life dream,
I want me to be me
You to be you, 
I'm not afraid,
Whatever it takes,
That's what we always say,
Now we seem content,
To let it be.

Day 1000 - A Thousand Days

I've thought of you for a thousand days,
Said I love you in a thousand ways,
My mind writes the words which elate,  
My heart stretches into a thousand shapes,
While I put it out there for all to see,
People still don't know us, like you and me,
How we wandered around hopelessly unknowing,
How we love so hard without showing,
They can't feel the pain we relive each and every day,
Feeling love in only the words we say,
It's not been a easy backseat ride,
Rather, more of a steep uphill climb,
They have not felt distance in our dreams,
Waking alone, to the sound of silent screams,
There's no warm morning hugs or kisses,
Only strong faith and oh so many wishes,
We fight hard through these trying times,
Wondering if we're missing moments of a lifetime.
One day the wind will carry you back to my arms,
Free us from the release of sad emotions harm,
We'll come out stronger on the other side,
And look back at what will have been a wild ride.

Day 993 - My Fix

 

What would I give,
To get my fix of you,
For one taste of your lips,
To feel your warmth,
Your delicate skin,
To have your eyes gazing deep in mine,
Tangled beneath the sheets,
A slave to your love,
Breathlessly at peace,
To have out hearts in sync?
There is nothing I wouldn't do.

Day 990 - Floating

Floating here,
The ups and down,
The waves they rise,
But I just stare.
No worries for me,
Skies are blue,
Trees are green,
Only fish in between.
I tilt my head,
To see below,
I reach out,
To catch a cloud,
But effortlessly,
It floats on by.
Reflections you see,
Are only to be seen,
They are not complete,
Nor do they show,
What really lies beneath.

Day 979 - What Lies Beneath

Those little eyes of yours,
Dark and soft like the earth,
I could sit and stare for hours,
Watching the way they change beneath.

Sometimes I feel they're out of reach,
Running through a distant land,
My world spins and crashes down,
I'm left standing all alone.

There are days I see hints of pain,
Screams raging like wild fire winds,
Then I watch you rise from the ashes,
Setting a course towards better days.

When kindness settles in,
I see you running with your best friend,
Through flower fields and green,
Throwing all worries into the wind.

Oh the days of sweetness and joy,
They are the ones I treasure most,
I see dancing trains and paper planes,
All deep inside a brightly shine.

Those eyes, they are my picture screen,
Telling me when to hold on a little tight,
Showing me how to just be free,
Guiding me down a path which has no end.

Day 968 - Night Life

I picture you there,
In that red sweater you wear,
Walking along cobblestone streets,
Laughing, enjoying the scene,
Mannequins staring under city lights,
Orange ash glowing in darkness of night,
A quick stop for a pint (or two),
Conversation amongst a friendly few,
You're pretty smile warming all hearts,
Perfect insults flying like darts,
You push the empty glasses aside,
Out the door with a crooked stride,
Walking back home to the railway square,
You're loving man waiting for you there,
Commence iPhone chats from the toilet seat,
Stories abound from the night's retreat,
You crawl awkwardly under the covers of bed,
Falling asleep, you steal my heart all over again.

Day 960 - Music

Music has always punctured my soul,
It tears me apart, then sews me back whole,
It's an intense "beat"ing I take everyday,
I wouldn't want it any other way.

Music brings on the joy and the pain,
Oh, the heartbreak, it makes my eyes rain,
It cuts and slices my emotions to bits,
With lyrical prose and poetic wits.


The bass pumps the blood in my veins,
The vocals stimulate the nerves in my brain,
Guitar solos drown out all of life's noise,
With chords dancing between fingers of poise.

Just one note can make the hair on my arm raise,
Make me drop to the ground in the deepest of praise,
It can make me jump up on to my feet,
Singing and swaying along with the beat.

Without music, I couldn't tell if I'm alive,
Experience feelings hidden deep down inside,
Songs have guided me on this walk through life,
Forged relationships and led me to my wife.





 

Day 957 - TwentyOne Days

Been twenty-one days since you've seen me here,
I'm the same ole man even when I disappear,
I've followed a crumbling path to no destiny,
I know in my soul it's not all I can be,
I yearn to break free from blinding routines,
Find the light which will lead me to my dreams,
I've settled, some people would politely say,
For a present I only hope will be better one day,
I do nothing to promote a better me inside or out,
Just let my mind whisper fears until they echo all doubt.

With that said, I am growing a better version of me,
Continually sowing the seeds I've planted between the weeds,
I am strong in my mind and faithful in my soul,
Maybe on the outside it just doesn't show,
I have an abundance of love and good will to give,
I have breath in my lungs and a reason to live,
I have a girl in my life who stands beside,
Her strength breeds a passion, makes me feel so alive,
She's rock solid ground where we stand together as one,
Doubt and fear? With her, I look around and find there is none.

Day 936 - Sad Song

This song says it all for me today:

Without you I'm just a "Sad Song" 

Day 935 - Joy Wins

Closed eyes,
Silents prayers,
Her shadow,
Dark room,
Long hair,
Warm skin,
Heart beat,
Tight grip,
Happy soul.

I wake,
Night sweat,
Hazy mind,
Deep breath,
All alone,
Tears flow,
Pain inside,
Faith heals,
Joy wins. 

Day 924 - Rainbow

I got me a rainbow

Holding tight in my hand,

I got me a rainbow,

Breathless right where I stand.

She's like the sun beams,
Shines bright in my eyes,
She's like the sun beams,
Warms me as our hearts collide. 

Sometimes she is thunder

Roaring loud through the trees, 

Sometimes she is thunder,

Dropping me to my knees.

Her mind is an ocean,
Ferociously pulling me in,
Her mind is the ocean,
Ebbing and flowing within.

Her heart is my world,
Beating only for me,
Her heart is my world,
Love is all that I see. 

I got me a rainbow

Holding tight in my hand,

I got me a rainbow,

Breathless right where I stand.

Day 908 - Alive

The unexpected turns,
The constant of the unknown,
That's the excitement of being alive.

Day 901 - Simple?

Our love is not as simple as it seems,
We have to trust this space between,

Hold me tight in your dreams,
And keep on rolling with me.

Day 896 - A Room

If our house is small,
Or even if it's just a room,
With four simple walls,
And nothing inside,
I'll still feel complete,
Staring in your eyes,
Breathing in your air,
Knowing love will pull us through.