nothing is stronger
imagining triggers
can it be brought to life
or catch the edge of a kinfe

hard to let it die, to let go
even tougher to not know
step forward, step back
pray that rope won’t snap

faith cannot do little
the rain starts to drizzle
threatening to wash it away
but then i stop to smile and say

being human means feeling
even the smallest of intentions
the most insignificant of moments

it’s because of that fact
that we make memories
that we make connections

when those promising moments
fall through, it’s tough to see
beyond what’s been broken

there really is no replacement
not someone to bounce back on
no one really deserves that

time cannot heal all wounds
but perhaps, just perhaps
time can make us grow

and that’s all anyone can really hope for

But the lights on the stage brought you to life

Right before my wondering eyes.

As soon as I saw you in the spotlight

There was no stopping it:

Tears of excitement, idolatry,

And uncontrollable longing

Poured down my face

(For four songs, no less).

My idol, though you seem

Small on that magnificent stage,

Nothing can hold you or

Your voice, clear and flawless

In technique and execution,

Back. I’m absolutely floored.

You belt out the songs I know

By heart as I’ve listened to them

All my life. It’s because of you

I have a rather huge dream.

I just hope one day, I’ll be able

To do for someone

What you did for me.

but what you don’t see…
the soil providing its life
the carbon dioxide rejuvenating
the roots that stretch beneath
the earth to help it stand up straight

the flower wouldn’t stand so tall
or so beautiful or luminous
without all that you can’t see
the flower may not like her petals
for no one sees beyond them

but if you take a moment
to think about what makes
the flower so wonderful
you’ll find it’s the most important
part of the blossom after all

don’t

turn around

*

when things look bad

it’s okay to

open your eyes

*

when everything goes well

always

remember the struggles

*

and when everything goes to shit

never

forget all the good stuff

only to have that unexpected
solar flare knock everything out
including your portable device’s
connectivity to the internet
so when you go to upload
that oh-so lovely poem
with words that cause tears
and it’s not there

—

*sigh* It was a good poem too but I don’t know if I could recreate it quite the same.

some may call them
your best friend
or your soul mate
sometimes the bond
is hard to explain
but somehow
it’s always been there

thick and thin
happiness and hardship
love and hate
for better and worse
they are always there
even if they’re not present
you need them

they helped shape
who you are
who you want to be
they are the ones
who never stop
loving the you
who completes them

always

i swear i’ve been here before
it must have been a dream
or even another life
is that even possible
i gasp in recognition
then people look at me
like i’m crazy

An even bigger sign
of strength is when a person is
courageous enough to recognize
that they can discover
the best kind of strength
by dropping to their knees.

Even then, scratches heal and any broken appendage can return to normal by proper placement and time.