Evidence

If a tree falls in the forestNary a soul to witnessDid it make a sound?If that tree was only known dead,Was it ever alive?How unfortunate for LifeHer value dependent Her memory reliantHer impact contingentOn such a fickle ideaTestimonies on her behalf Evidence producedDocumentation time stampedOnly bearing fruit in acceptanceOnly holding meaning if verifiedShe must prove … Continue reading Evidence

To Him

Some name fateThe decider of love.Others believe happenstanceClaims the blame. Perhaps it's a choice; Our responsibility to make. Whatever it be, did not stop My eyes from drifting. Turning every which wayIn search of my love, my light. In the desperate pursuitOf him. Naivety led me to paths unlit. My love given to beings of … Continue reading To Him

Lost to Constructs of Worth

What is worth, but a social construct?Created by created, For created;None of whom insightful Of what true cost was due. Flawless design scrutinizedBy meritless and merciless alike.Clay endeavoring pottery;Offendors undertaking The doling of judgment; Offended offering offense;Blind leading the blind.Labels delivering blows unseen;Value found finiteIn the hands of the self righteous.Carvings in earth and societyTo … Continue reading Lost to Constructs of Worth

Divine Movement

A transformation of winds,A turning of tides.The gong of cymbalsBidding bittersweet goodbyes.Seasons expandingInto more than before.Each quarterly place Encasing hospitable lore.Yet, with fresh birthed comfortLies a death to old.A fluctuation of spiritMeeting movement in bold. Where comfort was warm,There also lied contentment.A path well worn Grows flowers only limited.With newness comes release,And novelty, expectation.The fondness … Continue reading Divine Movement

Maybe So…

Hope doesn't always shout. Sometimes, it just stays. I remember when my world crumbled. I remember it wasn’t all at once. It was a slow breaking. One crack, then another, until it was one too many. My heart, my soul shattered in a million pieces. Each shard sharper than the next. Too dangerous to even … Continue reading Maybe So…

No. 1

A return from silence. A whisper toward home. Dear God, Hello again. It’s been a while. One minute I was walking with you and the next I had turned myself in so many circles I didn’t know which way was straight anymore. I walked away from you unintentionally, but I stayed in the little home … Continue reading No. 1

The In Between

If you had the chance, Would you live in Today or Tomorrow? Today holding presenceHolding emotionsHolding problems needing fixing. Tomorrow holding future, Holding hope, Holding ideas unreachable. Who’s to say which is better or worse? Today, I struggle. Tomorrow, I dream. Today, there is continuity. Tomorrow, endless possibilities. Today offers conflicting emotions. Tomorrow offers dreams … Continue reading The In Between