Truth

I know enough to know
I will never know enough.
These eyes
though wise
still gaze
with wonder
and surprise.
This foolish heart
still yearns
as often
as it burns
and through it all
my world
still turns.
Facing fear
I persevere
and unlikely
as it seems
I'm still here.

Someday

Mind full of angst
heart full of fear
I do not wish
to linger here.
My greatest hope
is to be free
of the hell inside
yet still be me.

Life

For so long
I stood
gazing into the abyss
wishing for
a swift wind
to blow me away.
The darkness
beckoned
but I was
unable to take
the final step.
Now through clouds
dawn breaks
and my legs
move at last
in the other direction.

Flower

Little flower
bursting
from the ground
with power
far beyond
your gentle appearance.
Reach
grow
climb
withstanding elements
defying odds.

Beautiful

If only outside

revealed what lies within.

True beauty is found

beneath one's skin.

A perfect face, unworthy goal.

I prefer a gorgeous soul.

Free

The story
of euphoria
has yet
to be written
but I am smitten
with the thought
of encountering
that feeling.
Am I revealing
too much?
So out of touch
with the notion
of knowing
that emotion.
I am yearning
to start learning
how it might feel
not to conceal
this burning desire
the ceaseless fire
in my soul.
My only goal
is growing
and knowing
the story of me...
free.

Life in Motion

Wax and wane
as days roll past.
Tender moments
never last.
Terror unbound
the die is cast.
Now unfurling
way too fast.
Must make way
for what is near.
Ceaseless challenges
rife with fear.
The past is gone
the future unclear.
Breathe in the now
for you are here.