Photograph

In this photograph
a future and a past
passionate traces of fire
Kisses hidden
under deserted lust
but a taste of your love
will inspire the impossible
Scenery unstable
from changing falls
grows colder with untraveled miles
Send death away
while true love walks astray
to watch the sun rise higher
Put me there permanently
in the crook of your arm
let me hold the trust of your child
Hold me close to your dream
for we share the same
and bring me home
to your missing smile
Take me as your own
and we will live that dream
upon the discovery of your smile

Translating the Rain

Finding undisturbing softness
in translation of the quiet rain
I sigh for the longing memory
of your tender touch upon my skin
And needing so much
to you feel you here
beside me
inside of me
I withold the single tear of joy
that I would shed secretly
upon finding you in my bed once again
breathing life and bringing beauty
into my cold and lonely world

Counting the Seconds

Wistfully looking out
beyond the same stars
Comforted by his words
but still feeling so far away
tears formed in her heart
Missing him too much
her body grew cool
like the silent breeze
tapping at her conscience
Wanting to stay lost
in the loving moment of sighs
deep inside of his soul
where passion has no control
she silently breathed his name
Upon the window
a small cloud of hope
forming promise and purpose
reminded her once more
of the soothing phrase
unsolicited he gave to her
earlier that day
A thought, a wish
only created in her
most private of dreams
spontaneously shared with her
wrapping her longing in
mirrored ribbons of love
This priceless gift of security
in his husky reassuring tone
I'm counting the seconds...

Understanding You

How does your brilliant mind
                        begin each day
                        watching and learning
                        without much to say
                        Understanding little
                        and hearing too much
                        you cringe from a kiss
                        unless you reach for my touch
                        Your eyes hold a secret
                        that no one will know
                        and your ideas take you
                        to places I can’t go
                        If I could I’d take your hand
                        and feel what you feel
                        this confusion and frustration
                        I know that it’s real
                        I may not understand the
                        absence of your affection
                        but I see who you are
                        and will whisper direction
                        To strengthen your walk
                        along life’s long road
                        I’m trying to hold you
                        somewhere in my world
                        Where I can protect you
                        From all of the hurt
                        And show you the measure
                        Of all that you are worth
                        My dear son, try hard to find some meaning
                        You aren’t lost, you are loved –
                        You are a part of my heart…
                        that is always beating

Watching Scottie Grow

Silent words
                        conveying with his actions
                        questions and solutions unknown

                        Pensive mind
                        heart filled with purpose
                        angel in my arms

                        Serious eyes
                        hollow but aware
                        different in his mirror

                        Senstive ears
                        painfully absorbing
                        sounds we cannot hear

                        Loving soul
                        a blessed gift of wonder
                        continuing in his world...

                        to play and learn and grow

I’m Sorry

I waited for you late last night
in spite of all your alibis
I can't take this anymore

I'm sorry...baby

The last I heard your heart was gone
and now I sit here all alone
Just thinking what you said to me

I'm sorry, baby

(C) Now I can't go home
to the place that I've always known
Your arms around my fantasy
the loving that you gave to me
How could I have known
You'd be better off on your own
Just let me stand here in the rain
It's falling on my foolish pain
'Cause I'm wishing it were yesterday

Are you sorry baby?

Our music's all been played
Your kiss upon her lips won't fade
And I know that I should have stayed

But I'm sorry...baby

And Though

The sun is setting on our love
I know that you have to go
back to the place
I know that you must be
I miss you, but I know that you can feel me - I'm there
Just close your eyes and believe

(C)
And though we may be far apart
Our hearts are always closer
I love you
More than you know
I'll close my eyes
And dream away
Feel your arms around me
Just hold me
Please don't let go

Tomorrow when you wake me with
your smile -- it's my sunshine
I'll kiss your lips and look into your eyes
And through the day remind you that
after we say goodbye
You're always there on my mind

(C)
And though we may be far apart
our hearts are always closer
I love you more than you know
I'll close my eyes and dream away
Feel your arms around me
Just hold me
Please don't let go

(RC)
I'll say my prayer for the gift of you
my blessing forever
Just hold me
Please don't let go

Just hold me...
Never let go