Circus

I am the acrobat,
Strung up on the lines,
Directed to spin and flip.

The crowd applauds,
But I want to come down.
These actions are making me sick.

I can't see anything
Beyond the lights,
When will this act be through?

Free me from these wire constraints,
I want to be me.
And I want to be with you.

I am Woman. I am She.

In my head at times
I am a little girl.
Small and intimidated
By the world.
In my heart
I am the Tigress.
Fierce and brave,
Ready to fight.

I was trapped before
By my fear of failure,
Afraid to give it a try.
Today finds me
Steady and strong,
Telling the world
To bring it on.

Rough and tough,
But soft and vulnerable.
I know I will get by.
Regardless of what
Life and love bring,
I know I can survive.

Together

If I am Yin and you are Yang,
Then the Sun and Moon we will be.
Your cooling spirit soothes my heat,
Together we have peace.

Before we met I was a fish out of water,
Gasping for air on the shore.
You saw my need and gave me life.
Water bearer, I am yours.

Father Time

There's a Grandfather clock
Chained to my ankle.

Dragging it across the carpet,
I will the healing to begin.

Wishing time away,
I shove the minute hand around the face.

Every second a milestone.
Each chime a celebration.

Oh, Father time!
Won't you take this pain away?

WE OF WATER

When together,
We are a rushing river,
Flowing and frothing,
Splashing.
Vigorous,
Dangerous in our passions.
Apart,
We become
Two streams.
Slow,
Crawling,
Muddy and quiet.
Melancholy.
Sad.
And when we meet again,
The joy and torrent of us
Is rapid,
Quick,
Musical and loud.
An orchestra of
Energy and emotions.

My love for you flows.

Consequence and Fear

Hiding under the bed,
Ducking behind the seat.
Covering my head.
Afraid to see.

Wake me when it's over.
I don't feel okay.
This can't hurt more
Than it does today.

Pictures of yesterdays
Fall from the walls,
Shattering glass.
Memories lost.

Our world falls apart,
It's killing me too.
We've come so far,
I will always love you.

Handle with Care

My heart it hides,
Tucked away.
It beats in the dark,
No light of day.

Weak and worn,
It cowers in fear.
Lashing out, snarling
At those who come near.

Secure for awhile,
Till you came along,
Coaxing it forth,
Patient and strong.

Yearning to trust,
Full of fear,
It begs for your touch,
Wanting you near.

My heart sees you,
It knows Love.
Just be gentle,
Wear kid gloves.