Parallel

It was just mesmerizing. The sound of the waves as they hit the shore was entrancing. The cool air was calm. The ocean breeze would pass by every few seconds. The smoke had settled. The voices turned to hush and the silence gave way to dreams. The whole shore lay to rest as I sat there.

With an empty bottle in my hand and my feet planted in the sand, I gazed upon her.

It was perfect. The cool air would brush her face and then blow towards me, the sweetest of all breezes. And before my eyes she lay, an angel, silent in slumber. What marvel must blossom in her dreams.

If only I were that evening breeze that I may kiss those gentle lips and cheeks or be the sand that lay by her feet.

Oh the breeze that tickles the hair on her nod, who plays with her and whispers sweet nothings in her ear, how I envy it.

And the sand that caress the soles of her feet, that find themselves on her skin, on her leg, on her arm, the sand that find its way to her hands. The sand on her skin, rough yet comforting.

I sat there paralyzed, moved with longing and awe, amazed at the gift of finding a heavenly creature before me. I do not wince nor take my eyes off her. I want to remember beauty like this every time I close my eyes.

I feel my hair rise as goose bumps spread through me, crashing one after the other like the waves of the sea, unceasing like the fierce, cool wind. Breathtaking, amazing, rousing, to the point of tears.

If I could hold on to this moment, I would hold on to it forever. If I could tell her how much she touches my soul, I could die. She’s the dream I long to live. She’s the dream I lose whenever I open my eyes.

Hope

I saw an angel today.
Drenched in sin and frustration
I stumbled upon the humble creature
My muse and inspiration.

This is what is to hope for.

I stood there in faith
For what almost certainly felt like an eternity
Unsure for a moment
But calm upon realizing that she’ll always be there.
And so I tread on
Faithful, hopeful, and content.

Drive Home

You are the calm at the end of a rainy afternoon.
Sweet, simple, and satisfying.
A much welcomed break in the searing heat of life.
You bring a soothing transition to day end.
You are a graceful melody that lingers in my head,
touches my heart, and leads me to humble, peaceful sleep.
So many times I’ve longed for you.
I’ve been waiting for you all this time.
Take me away from what my senses dictate otherwise.
Be with me in my mind and in my heart.

So Beautiful

I can never tell you how beautiful you are
Your eyes speak of a million truths
Your smile lights up any conversation
Your lips show the purity of your heart

I can never tell you how you fill me with ardor
Or how totally amazing you just are
Your timid ways
And the sparks of brilliance that you never seem to run out of
No one compares to you

I can never tell you how much you touch my life
In a multitude of little ways
You give me something to look forward to
You are the morning sun
And the gentle evening breeze
You are the first few drops of rain
And the calm in the storm
You are the warmth on my skin
And the air that surrounds
You are everything I see
And everything I do
The day is never done without thoughts of you

Is it your radiance?
Is it your grace?
Is it every action and reaction
That shows the world
Your love and tenderness
Your fierceness and fervor?
Is it the million and one things
That go through your head?

You truly are precious
And only a fool
Would not want to be with you
For the rest of eternity.

9 A.M.

I open my eyes
As reality stirs my consciousness
Still tossing and turning
Still wrapped in a calming warmth
Still awed by misty apparitions
Still hearing voices
In the silence and light of a new day

I am weak, starving, and lost
What happened to everything?
Where is my strength?
Why do I feel?
And what do I feel?

I wish I could just go back to that silent fallacy
That broken vision that seemed like it could last for eternity
Caught in the unceasing trance of the night

But now I have to get up and move on
Feeling like I haven’t moved in years
Not being able to open my eyes
For having them closed for all time

I seek retreat from the new day
But I am compelled to rise
Get my feet on the ground
And tread on

Dreams come at night
And days are meant to be lived

Lib Steps

The days pass
And I know I’m moving on
As I try to stay away from you
But be with you in my mind

But today I saw you
I saw you and I knew that there was something
Behind your smile
My heart stopped beating as we stood there
With glimmer in your eyes
And misery in mine
Barely an arms length from each other
But always worlds away

I reach out into nothing
And take a step away
Still focused on your face
Listening to your voice
Lost in foolish admiration

I reach out into nothing
Feeling the pain of seeing you smile at me
Knowing that when you turn away
We’ll walk further from each other
Step by step, breath by breath

And I know I won’t see your smile anymore
Until my heart stops beating again
And time stands still
And I see you smile
The glimmer in your eyes
The misery in mine
As another eternity passes
And goes.

Auburn eyes

The loveliest pair of auburn eyes I've ever seen.
Depth I want to drown in.
Sensibility I understand.
Laughter that brings tears.
A smile that multiplies.
Sweetness.
Direction.
Passion.
Beauty.
Truth.
Marvel.
Dream.
Fleeting.
Past.
Gone.
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