The First Light

Light breaks
over the horizon
and I sense
more than see
the warmth of rays
just as they kiss
against skin
and warm cold nose
as they chase
away the chill bite
of predawn
and the morn’s
beautiful gift
rises into the sky

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Stalker Struggles

Safety is more
than locked doors
and closed windows
it’s katy-bars
and rear-view mirrors
and watching closely
those that pass
on the street
ever vigilant
and ready
for the next moment
to bring
the unexpected
moment
you need to be ready for

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The Light Shifts

I see it now
the light is shining
on dark walls
and slick bottom
and now I know
I’m not alone
it’s just
the angle
of the light
that makes it all
seem so very
desolate
and empty

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The Dark Moments

From this height
all is seen
and as chill breeze
nips
it makes me sneeze
but all I can see
is what lies below
as jagged rocks
whisper “hello”
they invite me down
to join them there
and I close my eyes
to take in air
I turn away
from their siren’s call
and then walk home
still hearing
their invitation
to fall

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The Visitation

Eagerly
I wait for you
to come to me
and bring to me
that sweet
nurturing light
that brightens
each and every
day
allowing
my heart
to lighten
and my soul
to sing

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The Awakening

As water ripples
and laps at the shore
I hear your words
whisper
through my senses
again and again

I need you

And I know
that I will never
be the same
as your words
awaken
an echo
within my soul

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