Demands and Excuses
pieces of truth in your angry words
but not a picture, complete
questions and mistakes to face
one at a time
how do I tell you
with no regard
for the shame of years gone by
to live, LIVE to your demands
each moment
that you see the truth on my face
and I leave you to wonder
how can it be said
that I know the cruel and selfish truth
of the coward that lies inside?
and that the fear eating my strength
is that I’m not enough
Naked Before You
everything else is an act
and I’m tired of the lies
woven for the comfort of others
dancing in the steps that they expect
and I am naked before you
so when I show you the fear
that I haven’t swallowed
it was the truth you didn’t want
that there is some weakness
Will to Survive
don’t want to die
from the end of the hope
that you brought
you demand strength
from the quiet girl
thank you for your intolerance
in the face of my fear
when it’s over
will you take my new heart?
Patience?
you know the black blood
of memories
and found a way to survive
but can you know the patience
to love me as I learn?
Lover’s Afternoon
lie here and touch
together while we have the time
learn what is needed
to survive the journey
into and beyond hearts
you asked to know why
I needed your voice
in that moment beyond
and the truth is
that I didn’t want to give you my tears
because the secrets in my heart terrify
so just lie here and touch
and let me hide another moment
before the possibly impossible dreams come again
