still
when the water is murky
it is telling you to hold still
just for a moment
pause, would you know what i meant
if i told you to just be?
let the waters settle
only then will you be gifted eyes to see
in truth it was there all along
the reflection staring back at you
distorted only by your own obstinance
you sweet, stubborn soul
this race requires no movement
therein lies the great mystery
choices
looking back now
it’s hard not to laugh
i had a nearly desperate desire to fly
to spread my wings and soar
away from that place, above the noise
but i equally wanted to sweep you off your feet
and carry you with me
in time, it became clear i could not do both
not the way you weighed me down
how does one make such an impossible choice?
the love of your life or a life that you love
here i am, choosing the latter, choosing me
can i tell you a secret?
the decision gets easier and easier
the further i fly from the ground
shade of light
it had been ages
since my heart had held
such childish delight
i felt full in a way
which somehow still left room
for an infinite amount of
laughter and life
what is the word for the
kaleidoscope of colors
on display behind your eyes
as you stare up into the sun?
i think i would like to paint my whole world
that shade of light
