The Lullaby

I want to lie
beneath new fronds
hanging heavy
From low branches
and look up
through the green
to the blue
far above
as I breathe in
scents
of rich earth
and lush green
while birdsong
serenades me to sleep

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Moment of Longing

Grasses wave sweetly
in a breeze so soft
it licks sweat off skin
and sends
strands of hair
dancing
and all I want
all I need
is to slip feet
from within
the confinement
of shoes
and stretch out
in the grass
to watch clouds
floating by

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Ignorance Broken

I want to turn
my head away
and pretend
that all is well
but danger
keeps me alert
and wary
no matter
how much
I want to believe
everything
will be okay
in the end

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Paraphernalia

Scattered bits
of this and that
functional
and not
strewn across
table top
and pushed off
to the side
like my emotions
in cacophonous
roar
that I ignore
but its still there
sharp edges
and all

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Photosynthesis

Brand new pennies
can’t shine
quite as bright
as I do
under your gaze
that feeds
my needs
like sunshine
upon the petals
of a flower
and eagerly
I stretch toward you
for more

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The Beg

I am
eager
waiting
anticipating
and
so very ready
for you

Please.

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