The Words That Hide Me (6/15/11)

The heart asks for what
the eye catches. But what if
you're too scared to act?


We want to spend time
together. But we share words.
This is all we give.


As we plan to meet
again, the butterflies start
fluttering wildly.


Its true that you make
me nervous, which is why I
hide behind my words.


I promise someday
I will come out from behind
the words that hide me.

The end of high school (6/15/11)

High school
       seems to have gone by in such a blur;
       where did those three years go?
One moment,
       you're having a blast with your friends
       cheering at your first football game.
The next,
       you're walking across a stage to the sound
       of your future calling your name.
You think
       your parents know nothing, yet you
       depend on their caretaking abilities.
High school
       is the last four years of a true childhood,
       so why not take a few chances?
Live it
       up while you can.
You only
       have one life to live...and this is no rehearsal.

Love Haikus (6/15/11)

take a chance on love
let go of pain and anger
make up for lost time


kiss my lips softly
whisper promises til dusk
hold me in your arms


love's a fairytale;
not one everybody gets.
that's fine, i have you.


as thunder trembles
you kiss her forehead goodnight
trace her inner thigh

(5/23/11)

Sitting here on this rock at dusk,
I merge with the waves that calm my pysche.


No lights are on but this flashlight,
Helping me tell my summertime fairytale.


The breeze synchronizes with my thought process;
Nice and easy, flowing through this pen.


My love's silhouette, easing any tension away,
I look at him and feel purely warm satisfaction.


This is how I know without a doubt
Our summertime fun has begun.

Haikus/Tankas (5/23/11)

Hunting for some food
Meow! I am on the prowl
For mice, treats, and feet.


God is everywhere
Or so I heard from "Christians"
"God is everywhere",
"He acts as motivation".
Yet I motivate myself.


Sneak in the kitchen
Open up the cookie jar
Smuggle a cookie
Grandpa swears not to tell mom
That's how my cookie crumbles

Season Haikus (5/23/11)

Trees covered in ice
Snow blanketing all the roads
I stay warm inside


Rain dancing all night
As I listen to thunder
New life emerges


Fourth of July night
BBQ makes mouths water
Fireworks ignite


Leaves turn red and gold
Waiting for winter to come
Animals prepare

More Tankas (5/17/11)

Life is way too short
Kiss in the rain this summer
Laugh more than you cry
Lows may hit us quite often
But highs are what make us thrive.


Baby in my arms,
Looking at me with your eyes,
Never think I'll leave.
For nine months I held you close.
Today I hold you closer.