Under My Skin

Under My Skin

maybe, it's the smell,
or just the knowing
of the
well defined changes
in the air

or the coming of Christmas,
or the end of the year

perhaps,
it's the freshness
of new possibilities,
with the
burning steps
on summer's hot pavement
behind me

or maybe,
it's the way the soft music
crawls under my skin

but I miss
being in love..
so much more
in
autumn...

:gm

Love Changes Direction

Love Changes Direction

You’re gone
not unexpectedly, I confess
for I never really caught you
I was happy just to share you
with the candlelit nights
and microwave days
and besides,
it’s autumn...
the time of year
when love changes direction

Some people like telephones,
not me
for when they scream to life
in my fragile days
they taunt me with the memories
of phone calls from autumns past

But just this time, it might be nice
to have you call my telephone
if only to say
you were sorry for the sunsets you missed...

:gm

Smoke

Smoke

from deep in November
and winters debut
I sort disappointments
from dreams that came true
the sweet unexpected
that kindled the flame
revealing the smoke
as it spelled out your name

I think of the future
as nobody’s friend
a cold destination
the means to an end
while laughter still lingers
from yesterdays smiles
my blessings release me
from measuring miles

so, bring on December
let’s wrap up the year
the chance of redemption
and hopes reappear
I’m moving my feet
to my destiny’s song
so grateful for life
as we travel along

:gm

Captured

Captured

slightly unexpected
drawing water from the well
skimming sorrow from the surface
leaving heartbreaks where they fell
with a chance for something simple
or was something simply chance
I was victimized by springtime
I was captured by romance

you breathe kindness when you whisper
you write love songs on my skin
with the harmonies of heaven
and the thunder rolling in
and the comfort when you smile
keeps me happy, safe and warm
always grateful for the moment
always sheltered from the storm

I am lucky for the lessons
from the ones that didn't stay
for the times I've spent in silence
letting love describe the way
I put visions onto paper
with a poet-colored view
but I never did imagine
I'd be captured so...by you...

:gm

Softness Of Your Heart

Softness Of Your Heart

you've got eyes that mirror heaven
on a rainbow making day
and the lips of chosen angels
as you whisper love my way
it's not really any one of these
that sets your soul apart
it's the warmth inside your smile
and the softness of your heart

there's a neck that begs for kisses
as I brush your hair aside
and a back that needs exploring
with my fingers as my guide
and your curves and hidden valleys
form a breathing work of art
but the warmth inside your smile
shows the softness of your heart

we may lose the outer beauty
as the years go rolling by
but it never was the reason
for the twinkle in your eye
there's a sweeter inner purpose
and it's been there from the start
it's the warmth inside your smile
and the softness of your heart...

:gm

Brimstone and The Fire

Brimstone and The Fire

It’s a night of nervous laughter

as the conversation wanes

cause I don’t know what we’re after

and I catch you changing lanes

in a fantasy of lovers

I’m the hero on the steed

we could dive beneath the covers

but that isn’t what you need.

You’re a flower in the garden

pushing out beneath the frost

and you’re reaching for the sunshine

you’ll survive at any cost

you’re a mile south of springtime

and a thousand tears from May

don’t give up on dreams of blooming

cause you’re stronger every day.

I don’t know why love is fleeting

I can only speak for me

t’s your heart alone, you’re cheating

if you live it casually

it’s the brimstone and the fire

as my heart beats in my chest

when I hold you in the darkness

I can live without the rest....

never settle for convenience..

no one strives for second best.....

:gm

Peek

Peek

Peek a boo, I see you

the sun ignites the morning dew

I couldn’t sleep at all last night

I watch the world come back to life

I thought about you for a while

and how I miss your sexy smile

and lips that begged to touch my skin

oh how I wish you’d come again

I guess I just can’t make the break

believe it’s all some big mistake

that you would steal my heart away

( I’d give it to you, anyway )

Peek a boo, I see you

there’s not alot that I can do

you fill my heart both night and day

and that’s the place I’ll make you stay...

:gm