Only a Name

Mom called out a name with affection

And it gave her heart a sweet feeling

Daddy called out a name for protection

For an image, a heart and a soul

They both knew

How precious a name is

They met each other as children 

Hung out as friends for a while

Yelling their names in delight

It made beautiful innocent smiles 

They both knew

How precious a name is 

Soon the smiles became wry 

Changes pulled them both apart

Lord knows how they tried 

The memories linger inside their hearts

Life passes by in a moment 

Inside we are always the same

Holding images deep in our hearts 

Some things are too good for change

Now the people who knew them are  gone

Mommy and daddy too

But the memory still  lingers on

And with their last breath 

They will whisper a name 

Those innocent smiles come to greet them

And the night isn't bad after all 

It's a  key that opens a treasure 

They hear mommy and daddy call

They still see

How precious a name is

Self Talk

You shouldn't be selfish, I said to myself

But my self just didn't understand 

It's easy to do if you reason it out 

But my heart disputed the plan

It only takes time and strong discipline

But my heart wants no therapy  

Just get busy, you know and things will be fine

But my heart just don't want to see

Minds can be simple and easy to heal

But a heart will chose to ignore

I can choose any route I like in my mind

But this heart only wants yours 

Value

Love takes the right actions when the prices are clear

Limits are kept without hurting what's  dear

These hide out of sight when blinded by passion

Some to be savored and others need rationed

Nothing can take the real value away

Value increases with each passing day. 

Resignation at times and at others emotion. 

Longing and hope along with devotion. 

It's good to enjoy what's on every shore

Without losing hope for what is in store. 

The Pool

There is a pool, undisturbed and settled

That entices those who casually pass by. 

Once immerse  in its waters they are never the same

Living outside, they feel barren and dry 

With every turmoil, the pool comes to mind

And while alone in thought, it's hard to deny

It's waters call to us. 

No Complaints

When I get anxious I travel away

Escape to a beach on a warm sunny day

Make myself small like a white grain of sand

To be one with the surf with nothing else planned 

After a while the crowd hems me in

With everything same, boredom begins

So I pull myself back to a reasonable size 

And head to the place they call civilized

I look to the heavens and ask to be raised

I become like a star and my heart is amazed 

A few victories helped me hold out my chest 

Try to meet every need but never get rest

I reach out my hand to help everyone 

My eyes become blind by the rays of the sun

Reach and withdraw, humble yet proud

Sunny one day then the sky turns to clouds

Though life has its stress, I can't complain

The love in my heart never needs change

  

Worthwhile

We all want a connection 

An in depth exchange 

A safe way to reveal our true self 

To someone who has good intentions

But we get trampled on

By those we let in

And become guarded 

Hoping our true self 

Doesn't suffocate 

Then we hold it close 

And attempt to give little bits to others 

Just to make sure 

The true self is breathing

But they don't always value it

The gift is scorned at times 

And set aside 

But we keep searching 

For that perfect outlet 

Where our inner thoughts 

Are like gold to someone

Displayed in their memory

Long sought after

They never grow old 

Never get outdated 

And when confidence wanes 

It only takes a glance 

And every effort is worthwhile

Unashamed

I keep having a dream that everyone's okay. 

We're smiling and talking in our favorite 

Cafe

It may seem strange for a guy

That a scene like this brings a tear to his eye

But I'm unashamed