FIRE STARTER by JJ

Relationships are like fires
They start with friction, or a spark, or another flame
Some light quick, while others smolder,
waiting for the right condition to ignite

Once lit, they are all spectacularly brilliant.
A dancing flame seeking fuel to grow.

Some burn bright, like a newspaper page, then die.
Some slowly build energy and burn with lasting flame.
And some smolder for years, hot coals refusing to turn to ash.

My heart seeks fire.

LETTERS IN THE SAND

Desolation.
Dusty winds blow.
Devils and demons
Chase and follow.

I run away,
Full of dread,
Fear stops my heart.
Sit straight up in bed.

I turn to you.
I am not alone.
Nestle and nuzzle.
I know I am home.

I soothe myself,
Freeing my mind,
With the magic of us.
Two souls intertwined.

Desperate with thirst,
Drinking you in.
Drunk from the sweetness,
Our dreams begin.

You and I,
Letters in the sand.
Sailing away.
Leaving the land.

Cleanse the soul
Water and sunshine.
Washing away
The ghosts and grime.

Namaste

Guilt is a tumor
Attaching itself
Feasting on
Negativity

Burden is a beast
Heavy to carry
It smothers me
Set it free

Fears become
Transparent
Dissipating
Let them fall away

Grow in strength
Learn and build
Reinforce
With each new day

Turn the focus
From sickness
To beauty
Solace and peace

Discover balance
Steady my breath
Reach for
Ethereal grace

Gingerly moving
Forward
Step slowly
Away from the past

Journey together
Two souls
One goal
Never looking back.