Tag Archives: loneliness

Poem: Stormy Seas

I’ve been sailing stormy seas of lateNo shore on the horizon.Clouds block the stars at nightWinds howl during dayI find my way by feel alone.Some days are goodSome days are bad.My balance shakes and wobblesSome say my cause is lostSome think my ship not sturdy .I hold to hopeI know what they do not.I mayContinue reading “Poem: Stormy Seas”

Poem: Dance With The Dark

“Slay the dragon”They say to me“Push on through”“Change your thoughts”.I want to rage;I want to scream;I want to laugh;I want to cry.How do I explain?Every darkness is unique.MineYou cannot outthinkIt poisons every thoughtErodes every defenseSlips throughThe smallest crack.You cannot overpowerIt only grows stronger.Brute strengthIs of the dark anyway.The only thingThat works againstDarkness mineIs to embraceContinue reading “Poem: Dance With The Dark”

Poem: Walk With The Dark

I was walking down the pathHeard the bushes rustle .I frozeHeart pounding with fear .I cried out,“Who’s there?”Out stepped the DarknessLooked just like meOr Shadow meClothed all in blackEyes glowing malevolently.“It’s just me,”It said,“Walk with me a while?”“Sure”I said.And on we went .“You could be so much strongerYou could be so much moreIf you hurtContinue reading “Poem: Walk With The Dark”

Poem: The Darkness Rose

The Darkness rose up todayThick and powerfulAnd strong.Almost overpowered meAlmost overwhelmed me.Very nearly drowned meSnuffing out my lightSwallowing in sea of black.I cried out to the Lord,“How do I escape?How do I go on?Help me find my way!”The Lord answered me,“Step by stepMoment by momen.tKeep walkingKeep breathing.You will find the path.”Hope stirred anew in meIContinue reading “Poem: The Darkness Rose”

Poem: Pain Of Separation

My eyes waterMy breath seizesMy heart clenchesPain fills my being.Friends comeFriends goFriends come again.Every time we partIs as the first.PainBeyond all imagination.“Help me,”I cry to the Lord,“I cannot bear this painThe pain of separationOf paths divergent.”.The Lord answers me“Your pain is your strengthA signal of your heart’s depth.Your faithYour hopeYour loveThese will see you through.”SomehowTheseContinue reading “Poem: Pain Of Separation”

Poem: Lover’s Creed

I have livedA lonely life.I haveA broken familyFriends trying toSimply find their way.I have neverShared a kissKnown the pleasuresOf womanly fleshOf full-blown romance.Yet I have lovedDeeply and fully.I know love.Love my familyEach and everyoneBroken as we are.I love my friendsAll of them are dearWe help each other throughThe messiness of life lived right.I have knownContinue reading “Poem: Lover’s Creed”

Poem: Escaping Demons

I run through the nightMy feet pound the groundMy pulse beatsAnd breath quickensThe demons bite at my heels.I swim through the waterFocus on breath after breathStroke after strokeThe demons swim behind me.I move in ancient patternsAs I practice my Tai ChiSweat covers my bodyEnergy flows through meThe demons lurk just out of sight.I do myContinue reading “Poem: Escaping Demons”

Poem: To Stay Or To Leave

I stood at a crossroadsNo idea where to goClouds blind my sightNo stars to guide me by.I was full of fearFull of despairSo I picked up the phoneGave her a call .She said, “Hold on a while longer.”I said, “Thanks Mom,”And hung up the phoneStill not sure what to do.So I cried to the LordAsked,Continue reading “Poem: To Stay Or To Leave”

Poem: Love Myself Right

I lie on my backGloriously nudeMusic sets the mood.I feel tenseAnimal nature callsThere’s no time like tonightTo love myself right.I start slowGentle and smoothHips thrustFist pumpsAs images fill my head.Pressure buildsThe tempo speedsBreath quickensSweat dripsPulse beats.All my painAll my lonelinessIs consumedBy holy fire.The end is nearingEnergy flowingBody moving.FinallyThe moment of release;Peace comes in its wake.IContinue reading “Poem: Love Myself Right”