Reflections

I stare at the mirror 
Watching reflections of me
From the old I recognize
The child that was to be
In secret hopes and dreams
A super hero flying free

Next reflection
A youth confident
Strong and persistent
In thoughts and ideals
Yet still a teen 
Searching for freedom
Chafing at chains
Only to dream free

Time passes 
Reflection changes
A woman now perceives
In child, teen, woman
The changes and the similarities
How years have changed thee 
So many reflections
of achievements and disappointments
Ideals changed and perceived
That I will always be Me

A Poem is a -

Beat of a heart

Enclosed in crystal thought

Born in a moment

Enhanced emotion

Deep within a

Passionate heart

My Love

This was done for a poetry writing prompt and I can't take all the credit as the main words come from the song :) Please do listen to the song however as it is truly inspiring :)

Inspired and crafted out of the the original song "Mi Morena" by Josh Groban in his album "Closer"

My love

I can see

Your vision

So beautiful

When the music plays

Your body

Is a bird of grace

Mi Morena

I watched

You dance

In rain like holy water

You Shined

A silver flame

A ghost

You danced alone

You are my soul

My love

I watched you dance

Fluid is your dress 

Silk and lace

A nylon guitar 

Notes lift to slip away

Mi morena

You are my cross 

Of feathers and bone

My heart 

I carved of stone

As I whisper your name

The sun bows to the moon

And I watch once more

For you

Only you

Mi morena

Hold out your hand

In this night

Be my lover

Let me fall 

Into your eyes

My fire of love

I would steal the stars

For I adore you

Mi morena

Bold Ballet

This is a poem that inspired me once while watching a unique dance portrayed by a handicapped lady and a gentleman. It is a Chinese ballet and I have tried to capture its essence and my emotions at the moment that I first viewed this. I have named it as Bold Ballet and would appreciate your comments to find if I have been successful in capturing its essence.

He flitted

She glided

Across the stage

Towards the other

To entwine

And embrace

Beautiful music

Defining

Their souls

As he stretched

His arms

And she soared

In dance

They were whole

He had no leg

She had no arm

But together

They were

More complete

Than any whole

any one

To Write

As the earth stood still
The night wind chilled
A moment frozen in time
A spell was cast
Not a moment past
Over earth and sky
As I sat frozen
I heard the words
That was chosen
To set me right
Words that stung
Like cold wind
On a frozen night
Within mists of disillusion
And thoughts of confusion
One thought alone
Prodded my mind
Through well meant lectures
And tactful conversations
One thought made
That ten pin strike
Intense clarity
Sudden reality
Made me realize
That all I ever wanted to do
Was write!

Taste the Sun

You have not lived

Say I

To any man, woman or child

Who dares to say

They have not tasted the sun

Pull back your head

Release your mind

Feel its heat

With arms open wide

Feel it

Touch you

Embrace you

Caress you

Until your lips do part

To feel the golden rays

Of the glorious sun

Enter your soul 

Taste the sun

Light pulsing with life

For you have not lived

Say I

Not once let your soul fly

Or felt the freedom

That is life

If you have not

Tasted the sun

Betrayed

Tears of shame
Never end
Nor douse the fire
Of heart aflame
Spirals of pain
Driven insane
Shattered truths
Lies blossomed 
To no gain
Only memories
Of blue ringed eyes
Ever betrayed
Reflects forever
The unforgiving pain
That resonates each time
I remember 
How you left me
No chance to say 
I am so sorry
I could not 
Make it in time
To say goodbye 
When I had promised
To stay by your side
Death had called
Your name
To my guilt ridden shame
I can only 
Beg forgiveness
That I do not 
Deserve
And pray 
That my tears
Reflects
My pain
Loosing you
I never meant
To betray you
Daddy
If I could 
Turn back the years
Fight death
I would be there
In time
Never let you go
Or feel
Betrayed
Ever again


(Note:_I_ have always called my grandfather "Daddy")