boxed memories

she sorted through many trinkets

and boxes full of memories –

the prom dress that once fit

but now tight in the hips

the lovely wedding invitations

that are no longer a crisp beige

they have changed hues,

like her marriage, yet she keeps

them boxed for safe keeping

not wanting to forget

the happiness of yesterday


- Inspired by Twiglet #109 - crisp beige

changes

the sky changes colors often

depending on approaching weather

some people alter their hues

like chameleons in nature

but there are things and people

who never shift like ocean waves

staying locked in their place

as unmovable mountain peaks

for good and for bad

and then there was you

I had kissed many frogs

danced with a few playboys

and charmed by romantics

eventually I resolved

to spend my years alone

and then there was you

who with magical kisses

danced into my heart

and charmed my soul

into loving once more

so I no longer dream

of those playboys, wonder

what happen to the frogs

or the romantics who

always faded away

for I now have you

and in this heart

there will only be you

a letter from the ghost in the bedroom

I want to apologize for

those noises you hear

in the dead of night

and the cold spots in

the bedroom that

wakes you up

I never meant to cause

you any fear, to make

you want to sleep with

the lights on, which hurt

my eyes by the way

I only wanted to connect

to let you know I am here

even though I am not sure

how I got to this place

but please know I mean

no harm, I will just be

looking over you,

chasing those pesky

nightmares away

first and last

the first kiss
is always the
sweetest
the first time
is filled with too
many emotions
to put into words

the last kiss
always leave
a bitter taste
the last time
ends too soon
leaving behind
a longing hunger

last day and first day

last day of the year

last change to say

the words I want to say

last time to do fun things

before the grind begins

last hours to reflect

on what was gain and lost

but tomorrow will be

the first day of the year

first change to take that step

first time to tell you

my true feelings

first hours to begin

writing a new chapter
adding to life’s novel

- To everyone, have a happy and prosperous New Year. 

eternity

eternity

is what I wanted

with you

eternity

is what we promised

each other

eternity

is what slipped through

our fingertips

eternity

is the dream I keep

holding onto