it's never easy
talking to you
but it's worth it
i never know
what you'll say
but i'm glad you say it
and when
the storm clouds
happen
and nothing is
said
but everything is
felt
there's a tiny part
of me
in your eyes
waiting to help
even if all i do
is sit
and say nothing
(dwell)
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
futile promise
i'm sorry
i scream with you
in your pain
i'm sorry
i want to hug you
again and again
i'm sorry
i know there's nothing
i can do
from so far
so far
so far away
your cries
burn into my heart
every time i
hear them
across the line
there will be
no time
that i hurt you
that much
this i say
but i know
you'll never believe
me anyway
(stay)
i scream with you
in your pain
i'm sorry
i want to hug you
again and again
i'm sorry
i know there's nothing
i can do
from so far
so far
so far away
your cries
burn into my heart
every time i
hear them
across the line
there will be
no time
that i hurt you
that much
this i say
but i know
you'll never believe
me anyway
(stay)
Saturday, May 28, 2016
retrusted
can't seem to put
a label
on your emotions
anymore
you smile
and shadow
like the light
behind the clouds
you bold
and falter
like a fawn
near his mother
can't seem to win
against what
you think you are
and what
i believe i am
stand true
for once
in the whisper
of my promise
and trust me again
i promise to be worthy
(grew)
a label
on your emotions
anymore
you smile
and shadow
like the light
behind the clouds
you bold
and falter
like a fawn
near his mother
can't seem to win
against what
you think you are
and what
i believe i am
stand true
for once
in the whisper
of my promise
and trust me again
i promise to be worthy
(grew)
Thursday, May 26, 2016
far from romance
you scar me
with careful words
meant to keep me
in your place
you scare me
with sudden gestures
meant to keep me
in your heart
you don't know
how unsettling
your kind of romance is
you do know
your bloodletting
is far from what bliss is
building implode
at the touch of a bomb
but i have to go on
and pretend you don't
get to me
(free)
with careful words
meant to keep me
in your place
you scare me
with sudden gestures
meant to keep me
in your heart
you don't know
how unsettling
your kind of romance is
you do know
your bloodletting
is far from what bliss is
building implode
at the touch of a bomb
but i have to go on
and pretend you don't
get to me
(free)
Saturday, May 21, 2016
and that was that
he didn't want
to tell her
he didn't want
to share the moment
the decision was
important
and he wanted to
keep his feelings
to himself
for he truly knew he
and how it was
supposed to be
and that was that
she sensed something
and he let her
she felt something
and he dissuaded her
her logic was
unimportant
so she learned to
keep her worries
to herself
for he truly knew she
and how it was
supposed to be
and that was that
now he looks
at the aftermath
and tries to reason
and she listens
to his words
and tries to smile
both feeling
a change they can't
alter
faltering at words
that should come
naturally
to two once free
with each other
but that was that
audio version here: https://soundcloud.com/jamison99/and-that-was-that
to tell her
he didn't want
to share the moment
the decision was
important
and he wanted to
keep his feelings
to himself
for he truly knew he
and how it was
supposed to be
and that was that
she sensed something
and he let her
she felt something
and he dissuaded her
her logic was
unimportant
so she learned to
keep her worries
to herself
for he truly knew she
and how it was
supposed to be
and that was that
now he looks
at the aftermath
and tries to reason
and she listens
to his words
and tries to smile
both feeling
a change they can't
alter
faltering at words
that should come
naturally
to two once free
with each other
but that was that
audio version here: https://soundcloud.com/jamison99/and-that-was-that
Monday, May 16, 2016
the manners
when it all comes down
to it
you don't know anyone here
and every mistake
is uniquely yours
and defines you
so watch what you say
and what you do
don't be anything
but perfect
in this scenario
because
what's in front of you
is the truth
what's behind you
is a lie
and what's with you
is something
in between
(begin)
to it
you don't know anyone here
and every mistake
is uniquely yours
and defines you
so watch what you say
and what you do
don't be anything
but perfect
in this scenario
because
what's in front of you
is the truth
what's behind you
is a lie
and what's with you
is something
in between
(begin)
comparisons
he's not gonna
listen to you
night and day
like i do
he's not gonna
tolerate
your in's and out's
like i do
he's not gonna
understand
the girl you want
to be
the rainbows
that you think
you don't see
the traps
you used to lay
for me
before i got wise
he'll learn to despise
all that you're about
before you can say
"no"
let him go
you know he won't
travel your mind
with you
like i do
you'll see
soon enough
but not soon enough
for me
time's not there
for me
like it is for you
travel backwards to
your happiness
come back to me
again
(do)
listen to you
night and day
like i do
he's not gonna
tolerate
your in's and out's
like i do
he's not gonna
understand
the girl you want
to be
the rainbows
that you think
you don't see
the traps
you used to lay
for me
before i got wise
he'll learn to despise
all that you're about
before you can say
"no"
let him go
you know he won't
travel your mind
with you
like i do
you'll see
soon enough
but not soon enough
for me
time's not there
for me
like it is for you
travel backwards to
your happiness
come back to me
again
(do)
Sunday, May 8, 2016
lessons
a turn of a phrase
a turn at bat
a turn of the other cheek
a turn of the conversation
so sudden so sudden
a turn that was meant for meek
reverse to safer ground
my friend
revert to who you were
return to what
you thought was
reality
rebuke all that you've learned
in hopes you won't
get burned
(again)
a turn at bat
a turn of the other cheek
a turn of the conversation
so sudden so sudden
a turn that was meant for meek
reverse to safer ground
my friend
revert to who you were
return to what
you thought was
reality
rebuke all that you've learned
in hopes you won't
get burned
(again)
Saturday, May 7, 2016
what really matters
casual day
careless words
back and forth
sunny day
smooth caresses
up and down
mellow day
meaningful looks
to and fro
alive in secret
dead to shadows
what really matters
is you
(true)
careless words
back and forth
sunny day
smooth caresses
up and down
mellow day
meaningful looks
to and fro
alive in secret
dead to shadows
what really matters
is you
(true)
Monday, May 2, 2016
dead end
sometimes
it's what we say
at the end of the road
that's the most important
when we know
that hearts are parting
and we realize
that what completes us
will be on pause once more
do you believe
that what we have been
these few short hours
will be enough to carry us through?
or is this a walk
to our dead end
where truth is whispered
but goodbyes are never said?
let go
of what you think you were
and hold fast
to what you hope we'll be
maybe there's a reality
in between
there's nothing left
to do
but be
(dream)
poem inspired by this prompt: http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/2016-april-pad-challenge-day-30
it's what we say
at the end of the road
that's the most important
when we know
that hearts are parting
and we realize
that what completes us
will be on pause once more
do you believe
that what we have been
these few short hours
will be enough to carry us through?
or is this a walk
to our dead end
where truth is whispered
but goodbyes are never said?
let go
of what you think you were
and hold fast
to what you hope we'll be
maybe there's a reality
in between
there's nothing left
to do
but be
(dream)
poem inspired by this prompt: http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/2016-april-pad-challenge-day-30
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