Crinkles in my eyes
Titles by bedside
Sweet things admired
Sleep songs by night
Not here
Everywhere

Crinkles in my eyes
Titles by bedside
Sweet things admired
Sleep songs by night
Not here
Everywhere

Still the almond blossom
Showers the path
Trodden so confidently
Staring quietly
Wondering where
The wind will carry
Notes riding rays
Brilliant past noon
Sun and moon
Revolve around
Reminding how many
Gazed longingly
Yet still only they
Capture our looks
While we all
Drift far off
To realms unseen

Friendship is Cicero
Wisdom is Angelou
Who are you?

A place to rehearse
You're the main act
And me
The final encore
The Soiree of life
Captures my breath
Begs for my silence
While your silence is
Thundering away
Bring the house down
Send in the clown
Critical acclaim
Rave reviews
Rooming in
With you

Break the silence
Speak the truth
In love
Seek the truth
Be the love
Dear Sadie
Shy eyes give away
Never a day passes
Longing for a way
Cling to shiny dreams
End of the rope
Smiling through oversized glasses
Spouting pleasantries prettily
Meanwhile mind wanders
Where will I be when
My hair turns silver
Like hers?
Will I be great?
No matter
As long as the day
Shines on me
Be free

Straight curves
Mincing words
Boundary lines
Never behave
Building blocks
Fault lines
Reinforced
Run its course
Neither foothold
Nor handhold
Running blind
Hiding lee
Home is
On the other side
With me

Midsummer night's dream
Extra dollop of cream
Lounging in bars
Gazing at stars
Hearing you sing
Tossing the ring
Talking all night
Treating you right
A deep belly sigh
Riding the high
Knowing whether
to say goodbye

Feeling strong again
Climbing mountains
Blazing saddles
Heading back again
Trappers snowbound
Head for the hills
Luscious pelts
Grey smoke feel
Tidbits in brine
Pipe sipped
Port by the fire
Boots steaming dry
Only come in
To stay the night
Weather's feral
All right
These'll fetch
A pretty penny
In a patchwork town
Friday night
Seaside Daisy's
Walking in
Round 'bout half past ten
Never fear, she'll be here
To fill the boots
Of men

Photo by Ben Wilkinson, Wilkography.com
I am here
Beside you
My name
And yours
The sky is bluer
Today
All the more
For our meeting
May I read to you?
The sun is warm
On our face
The sky of clouds
Wind is chasing
Remember harbour view?
Years gone by and still
The sea comes in
Turns tail
Retreats at will
Feel these shells?
They are lovely still
Each a story
Of little feet and fingers
Grasping at sandy treasures
Your words are well-crafted
Many summers of memories
Laying in beach houses
Stored with wielded pen
Do you remember when?
You taught me all
That comes before
My day of birth
Through your eyes only
Do you know who I am?
A discerning ear
I am not one of them
Neither family or friend
Curious, though, a love
Is this the last time, then?
Will she see me again?
Wonder when.
For all is given
One thing remains
May I hold your hand?

A fragile shell
Exuding warmth
Breathing bodies
Wrapping wool
With love
A beating heart
Releasing beats
Pulsing life
Animate limbs
With joy
A shared presence
Sending thoughts
Creating ease
Illustrate life
With peace
A willing friend
Meeting smiles
Sharing trials
Accepting unseen
With me
