Rain...

I sat by the window on the chair

with a cup of tea 

resting my feet 

trying to forget me.

Watched the rain

dripping on the window pane

again and again

but never the same.

Drops racing 

sometimes embracing

colliding

and disappearing.

Wish I wasn't here

want you near

but that turns to tears

everytime you appear.

And still the rain drips

drinking tea in slow sips

knowing my heart flips 

as we are passing ships.

PS I Love you.

Awake..

The night casts its long shadow over my flesh and blood 

yet my body chooses not to fall 

into the natural rhythms of slumber 

my eyelids are made of stone and are locked securely in place

my imagination runs amok and dreams fill up my void

the singing crickets punctuates the conversation with myself

days long since past are still fresh in my memory

I feel like ideas are surging through my head 

ready to burst through my eardrums

but my arms and legs do not match my metaphysical wishes

they are numb and useless

like a slow a river 

the bed seems to carry me to eternity

gently taking me to a place far away

I need to rest so badly 

the pangs of responsibility echo through my being

I have things to do  

I have people to meet

Its a curse

to never be able to match the cycle of the light 

to bear witness to the passing of time

locked in a coffin of consciousness

the sun is back 

its time to drag this empty husk out of bed

light pours through the blinds in an endless stream

No arouse yourself from this folly

the shadow still remains

you were always wide awake

hopelessly thinking of tomorrow

pondering this night until daybreak. 

On the way to success...

Study while others are playing

plan while others are sleeping.

Start while others are procrastinating

decide while others are delaying.

Listen while others are talking

talk while others are babbling.

Smile while others are frowning

appreciate while others are complaining.

Act while others are daydreaming

believe while others are doubting.

Rest while others are stopping

persist while others are quitting.

More than that...

I constructed myself in a way 

the moment I met you

I'm not just a kid anymore

because suddenly 

in your eyes 

I'm more than that.

Take me by the hand 

I'll say things too

All the things I've never said

to any friend

and spend days in wonder

if we could ever be 

more than that.

I'd love to watch the years pass

our story to unfold

you are my greatest adventure

how could I ever want

more than that?

Until you're like a stranger 

like someone I never knew

what does it matter?

all this time

and you had me thinking

I was more than that..

Silence..

Silence

It's every troubled soul's fear 

and every stressed soul's lust.

Silence

It's where thoughts are able to be heard 

and minds are lost in the chaos.

Silence 

It's the sworn oath of secrets 

and the sworn enemy of questions.

Silence 

It's the living mans unused right 

and the dead man's final request.

Silence 

It's the haven poets go to vent 

and the prison psychopaths try to escape.

Always remember..

Always remember to forget

the things that made you sad 

but never forget to remember

the things that made you glad.

Always remember to forget 

the friends that proved untrue

but don't forget to remember 

those have struck by you.

Always remember to forget

the troubles that have passed away

but never forget to remember

the blessings that come each day.

A mother's love..

A mother's love is never faltering 

a mother's love is never halting

a mother's judgement is never erring

a mother's dream is to supply all needs

a mother's goal is to instill good deeds

a mother's commitment is to the one, she loves

a mother's reward is thanks for all of the above.

She says

she will always protect you all your life

just to see that there is no danger or strife

for a sharing of love is my duty to you

your happiness is all I want

I'll guarantee to make you safe and true

I'll kiss your scars so they won't hurt you 

I'll buy you nice things for school

maybe new shoes or a bag

my love will stay forever and ever

to you I'll never say never

my love for you shall never fade

and that's the promise that I've made.

Space

Space 

feel the word

dissect it

look closer

and inspect it.

if you don't hate

then love it.

Be lost in it

respect it

when you find it

don't neglect it.

Share the space 

direct it

to those 

who least expect it.

Less is more

when you walk

out of the door..

Can't find the words..

I want to get past your eyes

try to find what's in your mind.

I want to hide in your smile

get to know you deep inside.

Because beauty's not always 

only skin deep

and secrets aren't always 

better to keep.

I have got so much to say 

I need to tell you now.

But I can't find the words 

can't fight my fear

I hold my breath

everytime you are near.

Can't get the nerve

can't play the part

you hold the key 

to this silent heart.

My love so desperately 

needs to be heard 

But I can't find the words..