the Force of Love

it tingles in my cheeks

creased eyes

like a forcefield you pull my gaze

curled lips

crumpled nose

i have to look away

and when i look back there they are

two eclipsed moons

earnestly shining against the dank world

how fitting

that you orbit around the globe of my mind

from the golden dawn

until colour drains

by and by you float on my ocean

the ocean which never obeys

as every time you come near

the water plays havoc

spins me round and round

when you’re near

each cell presses against the edge of my skin

pull me closer

let me bathe in the light you bring.

I collect each word you say and keep them in a jar

Those words you mindlessly said

Play over and over in my head

I fervently cling to them

Use them to cushion my weary head

Build a play fort which against the cotton walls

Projects images of you

In my mind I dance with your shadows

Convince myself that your smile was painted just for me

But when the projections tremble and fade

I am alone

Those words you mindlessly said

Sprinkled them into the air without a care

You would never imagine that I would collect them like petals to keep in a jar

Until they turn brown and rot
So you would not recognise them if I showed you again.

Spring is here

Spring is here

A pink mist flutters above the trees

Earth takes in her long awaited breath

As the flowing brooks tumble softly down her back

The petal strewn winds dance freely

The crystal voices of our feathered sopranos
twinkle beneath the sky

Daffodils bow their crowned heads

Spring is here

I smile

And with Earth breathe in

My heart dancing with the breeze

Ready to sing the first song of spring