Settling - (Tanka)

Frosty morning light

cold bites her lips playfully


breath like dragons smoke


forest burns within her eyes

walking in the morning sun

In bloom - (Tanka)

Hazy sun gilds skin

warmth gathered in


flowers paint her hair


sun stays late like lovers kiss

dancing with her soft caress

Awakening - (Tanka)

Whispering she felt

among the trees slumbering


cycle comes full turn


a slow rise not a sudden spark

life emerges dressed in green

My Rock

You are my solid rock,
my anchor held stead fast,
against the tide of angst,
I marvel at your strength.

we stood together in the rain,
holding hands and faced the pain,
gripped hold as rejection bit,
cried together as our hearts bled,

And when my world,
came crashing down,
you carried me in your arms,
then showed me I was home,

You lit a torch, then I lit mine,
still burning, that united flame,
love beyond a simple feeling,

You are the best of my life,
your name stamped on my soul,
you are the only reason,
that I would wish to grow old,

I gave my all for yours,
my sacrifice not forgot,
My dignity held aloft,
Justified by your truth and love.

From the ashes

Phoenix rebirth in fire,
comes a stronger day,
forged from the furnace,
of friendship embrace,

lifted on thermals,
emanating from heart,
soaring understanding,
wings spread apart,

flight path forming,
destination compassion,
conditions are calming,
confidence in view.

Upside down falls off the blog..

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Upside down

Caught by surprise, winded by force,
a slap in the face, tripped up,
knocked down, when my guard wasn't up,

shock kicking in, then comes shivering,
tears start to fall, like so many before,

why do this now, please don't start,
can't fall apart, gone so far beyond,
one slip, is that it, gone,

Flooded now, memories, rip holes,
like swords, inside, cannot hide,
must survive,

yearning for calm, tranquility gone,
love hurts, so much more,
than hate, ever can.

I know it will pass, but tunnel is long,
where is the light, dark hound, be gone.

Must keep the face, not the time to release,
hold on, just, hold on.