Delusional / Inspirational

You greet me with so much zest,
so much life.
I grunt blankly, devoid of life.

I greet you with all I can
muster of life.
You glance briefly, reply lifeless.

You and you,
I disappoint you, you discourage me.
You are so warm, I am so cold.
Or was it the other way round?

You and you,
If only you were you, and you were you.
We'd be so warm, we'd be so cold.
And hopefully no other way round.

We swapped our numbers once,
Strangers becoming friends.
Each key punched a promise
Of many good times to come.

long night calls
in empty halls
deep dark secrets
flooded these outlets
thoughts linked unworded
hidden dreams unfolded

You change your number now,
Friends becoming strangers.
Finger hovers above 'Delete'.
Relenting, your whispers linger.

desolate halls
abandoned outlets
a nightmare unfolded

Messages sent repeatedly ignored
Like some desperate fool
Words pleading so wildly for a response
Like a kneeling beggar

False promises accepted knowingly
Foundations built on hope
Soon all but snatched away from underneath
Heart crumbling all alone

Cries falling deaf on an unhearing ear
Silence unbearable
Solitude pales beside grudging ignorance
A silent acceptance

it rained. dark and gloomy.
peals of thunder
flashes of lightning
a chill wind blew
shiver. shudder.

it shone. bright and cheery
angel of love
mortal of hope
a warm glow enveloped
squeal. sigh.

it whispered. tranquil and quixotic
beauty of dreams
seal of life
a secret pact made
wish. wonder.

Today,
A couple were at rocks on love
Two troubled people seeking security
If only they'd knew it was in each other's company

Today,
A couple were beginning in love
Two fresh babies testing out the world
If only they'd knew they held it in their hands

Today,
A couple were going strong with love
Two long lovers surviving harsh reality
If only they'd knew nothing more could break them

Today,
A couple were dreaming for love
Two chance friends painting castles
If only they'd knew foundations could be built

Perhaps they do
And like so many before

A sniff of hellish stench
summons a picture of man uncleansed.
A frown, gradual intoxification of
nasal senses. Sudden impulse.
A mask of aghast.

A whiff of heavenly scent
conjures an image of distant friend.
A smile, gentle stirring of
slumbering memories. Sudden rush.
A blast from the past.

Wafting smells forming ethereal visage
Invisible presence imprinted subconsiously
Formless arms wrapping around tightly
Vapours of warmth shielding protectively

So just close your eyes,
Inhale.
I'll be there.

Alright, I'm wrong.
But what took you so long?
True, I should have seen it.
I didn't, I'm sorry!
I'll change. Promise.
You're still my friend right?
Say yes.
Please!
Oh, I'm not supposed to order.

Help me then if you're a friend!
What about helping me find
my sunshine, my light my life?
Have you forgotten and took them
all away instead? I know not
what I'm doing. Don't leave me!

I give up.
Really, I don't.
At least I don't want to.
But it's hard to hold on.
I'll change for myself.
Will you?
That was a request.
Different.
If only you'd come back.

Does it
matter

I always thought
the sun was but a blazing
ball of fire
or sometimes a circle
with a smile
till one day it sprouted
four limbs
and looked at me

It radiated with your smile
whispered warmth of your voice
shone light from your eyes
A glow that sketched your face
brought life like your movements

High noon it came
And for that moment
My shadow
disappeared

My one and only, so it goes
The meaning of a single rose

a soft gentle hue of calm
a sea of vast expanse
a picture of the night sky
a shadow of my soul
a reflection in the pool
a tear drop of emotions

a ripple

a raging storm of chaos
a drizzle of rain
a cool night breeze

a silence

But what it truly is, who knows?
Of swirling images, so it goes
The meaning of one blue rose

Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight.
Wish I may, wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

Streaks of white across the sky
Lines of faith intertwined in darkness
A shooting star chasing dreams?
Perhaps another angel descending
Mine is transfixed upon the sky
Soft glowing dot of pulsing white
None will it be wished upon
Few will know the secrets it hides

Star light, star bright,
Last star I see tonight.
Wish I may, wish I might,
Have no wish to wish tonight