Twisted...

Words
Truths
Minds
Souls
Twisted in the journey from beginning to end
Are not the same as when they started

Almost...

It sat, quiet and peaceful

Cherishing the air, the tap of the rain

Almost missing the excitement of its guests, but not quite

Waiting in content meditation

Frozen...

Afraid to make a move...
Petrified to say the wrong words...
Ashamed to shed tears...
Crippled by insecurity...
Immobilized by unknown pastures...
Condemned to being frozen.

A single flame...

Warm your skin, melt your hate
Open your soul, before it's too late
Slow the rhythm of your beating heart
Soften your thoughts, from your sadness do part
A flicker effortlessly becomes an exuberant glow
Permit others to see the "you"...you have been afraid to show

Know...

Stand tall and remember who you are

Know when to give...know how far

Stand strong and feel the confidence inside

Remember to share...know what to confide

Stand alone and listen when your heart doth speak

Accept joy openly...know the warmth you seek

Stronger...

A shiver went through me and I pulled my coat closer
There were no clouds in the sky, no blanket, no warmth
An exhale betrayed how cold it had become
And still I walked on, refusing to bury my face in my scarf
Rather, my eyes reached up, begging the moon to glow stronger

Off duty...

How often do I take a moment to say
I need time for me...and it has to be okay
Evaluating what is important...what matters most
That everyday isn't a party where I must act as host
Time to regroup and enjoy life...just clear my head
When I'm not frantically worrying about others instead
Once I take time...shake my worries...and I feel free
Only then can I share with you...the very best of me