Returning Here

I stand within a memory
time I can not control
I would mark a spot

This point I lost
how many loves ago
mist comes to eyes

Sunrise greets
so many smiles undone
words fell silent

I still stand here
rekindling memories
endless, forever this spot

I Walked Along Your Shore

In this time , this space
the clock, the heart
pause in silent echo

For once in a time
now far gone, dusty
veiled blacken out love

This was the end
absence lost, drifted
the thunder of lust

I once listened
deep within my ocean
sounds from a sea shell

In this time, this space
the clock, the heart
ticks in endless sorrow, echoed

Lesson Learned

I guess I really never understood
when you said "Hold the string tight".
"I said I would"

I guess I really never understood
when you said "My heart is in your hands"
I said "I do"

I guess I really never understood
when you said "Let me go, Set me free"
I said "OK"

I guess I really never understood
your heart was like a balloon
that I let slip away.

Composing Muse

What I once expressed in words
now comes forth
by fingertips on these ivory keys
the emotions are there
the flow is now different
like a river that changes course
my passion flows stronger
as if my dreams
and desires
pump new blood into my being..

How Human The Stars Can Be

Each night, I look to the stars
quietly sitting gazing into
the vast darkness of space
for that familiar sign post
marked by the stars.

In whisper, I say
"Hello, I'm back"
waiting
no answer in return

"HELLO"
still no reply
thinking to myself
but, saying it out loud

"Even the stars tonight, treat me like an ex-lover"

Brings grin to my face........

So Many Years In Motion, A Love Story

It was a great night
two strangers dancing
in the sheets of desire
now I am boarding
that bus, that takes me
in many directions all
at the same time
I still smell your perfume
or is it already a memory
so much time in motion
to be still, would make
me feel out of place
drifting in time

"Yes Sir" , "No Sir"

On the move again
my only companions
a duffel bag, pack of gum
and a worn out
paperback.

Every now and then
I think back to that
Tulsa night
her soft skin
that perfume
that dance
of desire

"Yes Sir", "No Sir"

No time for memories
today
another bus to catch
another sunset lost
another dust filled road

I"m on my way.....

I Still Carry Your Memory

Pulled out that letter
you know the one
torn, taped, ink faded
just the way it is
this old message
of love

held it in my hands
yes, they still shake
a bit, as I unfold
words written, not forgotten
memories swirl back
to a better time, place

Slowly and carefully
I read the thoughts
of yesterday's dreams
how deep the crease
of time, in these
folded pages

It's been so long
I can not see your
face in my mind
but, I still hear
your voice
deep in my soul

"Do you still
remember me?"

Years gone by
I should have called
I never did
I never did
some many sunsets
lost, sunrises missed
just to have one more kiss

Now the number
at the bottom
is old and faded
like my favorite jeans

I reach into my pocket
for change, to use the phone
but the number
is long ago, a faded memory

"Do you still remember me?"

I should have called...........

Mending A Heart, The Karma Effect

I see your messages
written in these pages
these cryptic sign posts
a few words here and there
a gentle whisper in the wind
a note dropped by winter's rain
symbols sent in dreams
what do you hope for?

karma for your pain
forgiveness for lies
turning of cheek
tears of salt returned

we are mirrors
I am yours
you are mine
cast your darkness
see my light
I have judged
you will be judged
what do you hope for?

karma for your pain
forgiveness for lies
turning of cheek
tears of salt returned

your name is not
spoken in my heart
my name is not spoken
from your lips
destiny of the two
is not of the one

your name is written
in scars on my heart
your lips may speak
but I am deaf to you

What do you hope for?

Oracle's Warning Of Future Event

Words of hate
dishonor
mistrust
like a spider
setting a web
who will be
your next victim
you are a bad rain
a ill faded rose
wearer of an
ancient mask
conjure of the
false smile
betrayer of
words
stone hearted

be gone
be gone
be gone
chants the covenant
times three

Look down from your walls
of gated city
the earth crumbles
below you
you will fall
in endless motion
remember Icarus
to burn at the stake
would be to good
for you

burn
burn
burn
cleanse with fire
chants the covenant
times three

Leave now before the
box of secrets is spilled
open....a just reminder

340 Miles To Go

Long winding roads
the California coast
my journey to you
bright the summer day
smile for me sweetheart
your picture in my mind
cruising down highway one

miles, go by
so many more to go
just to hear you
call me "Baby"

song after song
the radio plays on
play me some Zeppelin
that's what I want to hear
bring me back
the day we met
raven black your hair
how blue your eyes
my heart was lost
to your smile

miles, go by
so many more to go
just to hear you
call me "Baby"

In Dreams I Wake

In dreams
at the outer rim
my mind
I seek inner truth
in the hall of memories
here my consciousness
drifts in, then out
reality mixed, re-mixed
birth, re-birth
ideas, form, formless
the id, the ego
check
checkmate
here in this place
I write, read
words hidden
from the sun

I return each night
sit in the great hall
my mind

listening to silent echoes.........

Simple moments of beauty through my senses

to touch, to be touched
to hear, to be heard
to see, to be seen
to speak, to be spoken too

I find beauty here

fingertips that touch soft loving lips
sounds of "Om"
watching nature's interactions
the way you say my name with loving tone

These are my simple moments of beauty..........


Please share yours, for my heart is open

Cloud Rider

Fly high
but, do not touch the sun
soar between worlds
my spirit chaser
my spirit guide

Fly high
where the wind
carries sacred messages
you have second sight
my future
my past

Fly high
honor earth
honor life
my hopes
my desires

When you, touch land
come, Ghost Dance
with me
hear the beating of the drums

For we are the lost tribe, everyone is looking for.........

Eyes Not Blinded

Even with eyes closed
I can still
see right through you
your hope for a turning
a blind eye
to blind with your
star dust, fails
so you know
or did you forget
my second sight
I see your souls trail
like a shooting star
across the cosmos
we are connected
and blindness fails
now do you see
your doomed epiphany?

I am not blind to your intentions.........I keep watch

The Time Is Near, Sounds Of Heaven

Behold the Light
for the return
is written
listen to the
whispers of the wind
it is time
rejoice in angel's voices
look for the signs, the hope
with your heart
you will see them
for you are
no longer blind
to the truth, the beauty
know that angels
walk among us
look to the sky
see that
bright
shining
star
above

Let This Be Your Guide............

Songs I Write

Of memories and dust
days of new, days of old
remembering words spoken
some not
lasting embraces, lost smiles
fragrance perfume, last kiss
of quarters and coffee
a never ending bliss
lyrics of this song
I write
all is black and white
from day, back to night

Cherub

In secret, I come to life
tend your sacred garden
plant the seeds of tomorrow
the hopes of today
feel the gentle kiss of rain
hide in my veil of fog
before the sun of day
hear the birds sing
feel the winds flow
through the willows
here I live in stone

I tend your garden, the place I call home........

Just A Bit Country

It was crowed
noise filled the air, the fill of glasses
lights dimmed
now I can hear that pin drop
sat back, smiled
your fingers, just play my chords
with each note, you draw me near
voice like Angel's tone
you told us stories
our attention to every detail, or tale
I have always been a rocker, but
tonight I became a bit country
if just for the biscuits and gravy, smiles
I would say "I love You", but
I have only been country
for a short time, well maybe just minutes
Well, I am more like a Bon Jovi cowboy
since I ride a steel horse
on the open highway
wind in my shoulder length hair....

Like, I said "I've only been country for a bit"