SLOWLY

it came to me
slowly
like a freeze frame
in a silent movie
like a cake that stubbornly rises.
it caught me by surprise
it captured me by the heels
grabbed hold of me
like a lost child
would not let me go.
i stood there in
wonder and in amazement
you see
i tripped
and fell
in love.

THE BIRTH OF LOVE

not a doubt
not a question
no hesitation
just exclamation
arise expectation
in the anticipation
lies hope
determination
...it's the birth of love.

REGRET

she sits alone in her room
thoughts filled with regret
weary and worn
but not dead yet.
her past a mere shadow
her future unknown
never did she imagine
a life on her own.
she wallows in pity
seeks solace
relief
but her heart
now lies muted
her soul filled
with grief.
alone she sits
filled with regret
watches life
pass her by
but not dead yet.

FOR WHITNEY

Life played out
for everyone to see
crowds crying out
"we love you Whitney"
but where were they
when you needed
someone
alone you
lost the battle
I guess your demons won
-gone too soon
your legacy done.
so  fly high
sweet Whitney
sing with the angels above
i just pray you knew
that you were loved.

IN THE NAME OF LOVE

what people do for love
turn around then say
it's love
lie cheat and steal
in the name of love
laugh cry still
where is the love
ask and shield
conceal that love
lust sin feel
and this is love
heartache
you wait for love
pray to the angels
in the heavens above
all in the name
of almighty love.

FALSEHOOD

false smiles
deceitful lips
pressed against mine
locked in a kiss.
held together
fragile promise
future unknown
doubting thomas.
happiness blown
like the wind
repeating rhyme
original sin.

LOVE SHOWDOWN

you look at her
thru golden eyes
target her weakness
covet the prize
caress her ears
foul truths
sweet lies
lay your snare
trip
fall
silent cries
she runs
not to you
but away
...love's showdown
hearts at play.