Rebellion

A frozen moment suspended in time

Categorize me, tie me down
Hold my wings and watch me struggle

Existence hangs in a standstill

I'll just rip through the pins that hold me down
And fly away with tattered wings

Tuesday's Shower

The pitter and patter of rain
Like falling stars
Unbridled bursts of stolen energy
Rhythmically bringing life to a fading world
Silence mixing with salty tears

Rippling puddles of distress and sorrow
Coupled with the humdrum of a busy life
Overflow with potential
Burn with intensity
Stillness hangs in the humidity

Trickling raindrops
Shadows of the cleansing ritual
Sweet music of sparrows bathing
Rejoicing in the renewal
And yet Peace reigns

Stolen energy hangs in existence
Observing, waiting, partaking
The beat of life moves forward
Pounding, stomping, progressing
Beneath the Serenity of a hidden corner

Drowning

blank mind. blank heart. blank page.

no surprise
not unprecedented
nothing new

once again the water is
kiddie pool deep

so shallow the water laps at my ankles
i have never swam any where else

nothing new. not unprecedented. no surprise.

blank page
blank heart
blank mind

These tears that run down my face
Are only symbolic of the chaos in my mind

Fireworks

They light up the sky
If only for a moment
A brief wonderful moment
Where fire dances across your eyes

The fire lingers in your eyes
After the fleeting beauty dies

I had my chance at fireworks
But I went and blew it

Now I'm left standing
Staring out into the rain
With only a box of matches
And wet gun powder

There's a glimmer of hope
But not until the sun comes out

Stalemate

I want you out of my brain
Out of my heart
The thoughts of you overwhelm me
Poor, inexperienced me

Thinking is good for the mind
But bad for the body and soul
Gotta get you out
And lock the door
Before I cross the line
I don't want to anymore
Make it easier on me

Leave me discontented
A broken heart, a battered soul
Leave me to my sorrows

Lost so I can find myself

Philistine

Jealous...of me? Why?
Because I dare to do what you don't?
Because deep down you can't understand me?
Because you can't figure out my attraction?
Can't see the good in me?
Maybe you're looking too hard