I've walked so many roads
with hopes and dreams in tow,
only to crash headlong
into end after dead end.
Disheartened, I now approach
each new road
tentatively
with less hope
and fewer dreams.

fighting the desire to look at you
i look out the window
i wish i could
gaze into your eyes
share my soul with you
learn your heart
see your hurts and dreams

i wish i could
but this cannot be
will not be
instead i retreat
and view your reflection
unknown to you
and so far from me

If I had the music,
I would have my song.
These words would have their melody,
and feel like they belong.

I've tried to force the notes,
and arrange the song myself.
The music never fits
and leaves me where I started.

I long for someone to
surround my words with music,
write what I can't write,
and complete with me this song.

Hey, guys! Just wanted to let you know that we've set a deadline of September 30th to submit our book for its initial printing. Hopefully, we are able to make said deadline. In the meantime I've decided to start posting again. :o)

I know I said I wasn't going to post any more poems until the book was released (which is long overdue), but this is a special one.



I know a man whose face has seen more
than its share of sweat and tears.
Behind his eyes reside years of worry and
concern.
This man’s hands speak of cuts and
bruises too many to number.
He is often exhausted of energy and
resources.

I know a man who works harder and
loves deeper than any other.
Behind his eyes I see this
love − unconditional and limitless.
This man’s hands routinely build
masterpieces where nothing once
existed.
He gives selflessly to others without
recompense.

I know this man.
This man is my father.

I know I haven't posted any new poetry in awhile (over a month in fact), and I'd like to apologize to my 3 avid readers. haha! j/k The truth is that I'm actually working on a book with a friend of mine. We are compiling a collection of our poems and joint-publishing it ourselves. Once ready, I'll be sure to let you guys know where you can get it. It will be possible (preferable) for you to purchase it online.

That being said, I don't want to give everything away before the book is available. While most of it is older work that I have already posted here on the blog, there are some significant additions that the online world has yet to see. You won't see them, either, until the book is released. :o) Let's call it incentive for you to buy the book. *grin*

So, poetry postings will be suspended until further notice - basically until the book is out. We hope to be finished in the next month or two.

Thank you for your patience!

I write...
to reveal myself to you.
I write...
to draw eyes to details.
I write...
to awaken the senses.
I write...
to surprise.
I write...
to give words to the speechless.
I write...
for the one I love.

Gazing
I watched colors swirl
and fade blue to plum
and black
and back
as they've always
done
Shifted
I see brightness dance
and play crimson with orange
and emerald
with yellow
in a familiar
way

How did I miss this for so long?

Who are you?
I've watched and waited.
I've wished and wanted.
Where are you?
I've searched and sorted.
I've shared and sorrowed.
Are you far?
I want to pull you close.
Are you near?
I wish for that the most.
Have we met?
Do you know?
Are you feeling the same?
Do you ask these questions too?

Just because I don't say much
does not mean things have changed.
I still feel the way I felt.
That feeling has not waned.
I wish that you felt it too,
but this I cannot force.
So, I'll stand back here silent,
not pushing anymore.