Thursday, July 25, 2013

Dancing Child

Deep in the shadows the rotting bones lay,
Life’s stories replaced with years of decay.
The only signs that a life once flew,
Was a torn ribbon and dirty ballet shoe.

In my mind’s eye, I created once more,
As I lay under clouds on the eastern shore.
I dreamt of a little girl with rosy cheeks
Who danced and danced for weeks and weeks.

And as she danced, her golden hair flew
On sand so white, and sea so blue.
The king looked on as did his bride,
Their hearts so warm and full of pride.

The world rejoiced, the birds did sing,
And after then, did take to wing.
To spread the word, far and wide
Of this precious dancing child.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Muddled Head
 
Muddled head, again confused
Bright light, tortures me
Let me go into the dark
Once more return to peace.

Voices now, tear through my soul
Rip me from my fitful sleep
Eyes open. No one there
Past demons torment me

Once again the curtains shut
Quickly darkness it descends
Calmness I seek within
Finding only rising pain.