Regimen

Like an anti wrinkle cream
upon my aging skin
you rejouvenate my spirit
and the surface beauty within
Simple childhood laughter,
perhaps some hidden tears
Remedy our insecurities
throughout the lonely years
The beauty of all women,
the stories that we share
Reflect the strength and understanding
that we've all been there
The music blaring loudly,
brings us closer to foresight
Happiness and comfort appear
if only for tonight
Spending time with my girlfriends
is a much needed regimen
to help replenish and restore my life
and conquer the world again

*Dedicated to the awesome foursome: Moni, Mimi, Francesca, Jaquelyn

"Same time, same place, next month"

Intruder in the Field of View

The dark brown, aging oak
intruding upon my view,
unfurls her gnarled branches
cutting one kite string into two;
Separating me from you

Anniversary

Early Autumn morn
Drying tears from bloodshot eyes
Celebrate my sigh

Sarah

Soothing, sultry voice from where
A rain drop, and a tear linger
Resounding melodies within
A priceless soul I call my friend;
Happiness is her garden

Approaching Storm

You can't clone the scent of the coming rain
Or divert the eye of approaching storms
It's useless fighting the weather's revenge
To disassemble his destructive charms
Drive slowly through tumultuous water
Spinning wildly from overwhelmed clouds
Feeble warnings will take you much further
Into large floods of distrust and doubt
You presoaked your mind in fatality
Beaten, drenched and shivering you retreat
To one day before this brutality
When the unwitting dawn was at her peak
Distract your head and heart from this madness
With disorganized chaos and sadness

Veneer

Everyday I look up
hoping to see you there
coming out of your hidden womb
of depression and despair
Holding onto hope
by hands calloused with fear
Everyday I reach out
to dust off the false veneer
Covering the cracked smiles
that we all know are not sincere

Endurance

I don't have your speed
and can't keep up with your cadence
But my patience and strength
can outlast your distance