ME

Never had
A reason
To smile
Only tears
Gave me comfort
For a while
Until the day
I believed
In myself
Took those fears
Placed them
On a shelf
Became me
In spite of
all doubt
Found the
Strength
To carry on
A new day
A new song!

ONE DAY

One day
We will close 
Our eyes 
For the
Last time.
People will stand
And speak 
Of us
As if 
They knew 
Our minds 
As if
They knew 
Our hearts 
As if our souls 
Were entwined. 
One day
We will shed
Our bodies 
For a pair 
Of gossamer wings.
One day
WE SHALL TRULY BE FREE!

NOTICE

She didn't notice
That her smile
Had faded
Years ago
Nor that
Her clothes
Were no
Longer fashionable.
She didn't notice
That men
Did not seek
Her attention
As they once had
That she was
Now invisible.
She didn't notice
Her dreams 
Slowly slipping away
As sand
Sifts through
Gnarled fingers
...SHE DIDN'T NOTICE THAT SHE NO LONGER CARED!