it’s getting lighter
bearing weight and finding light
in all the shadows

temporary stays
I’m grateful for this journey
destination, home

i love you wholly
each color in your design
without exception

another exit
a tear in time repeated
but never again

heart and time ravaged
thinking I was too heavy
just for existing

layered in petals
permeating tenderness
heavenly lover

I would trade it all
for just one chance to go back
try to make you proud

my home for the night
a moon in a sky of stars
as I swim in dreams

adorned in flowers
unfathomable darkness
hiding in bronze frames

steady shimmering
light dancing across your face
tulips at daybreak

not afraid of storms
but I am afraid of sleep
a whole life floating

within me is fire
a soft blaze of memories
they fight when I can’t

each step of the way
push yourself for just one more
the view is worth it

her light kisses seas
tides and changing times bow down
honored in her grace

there are growing pains
cleansing of past masquerades
you will find yourself

coming in like waves
blurred images of descent
songs in minor keys

inexplicable
you bathed darkness in colour
where I had lost hope

brand new transition
tender reminder of life and loss
possibilities