smile.

i close my eyes and my heart beats faster
a smile grazes my face 
and it stays there for what feels like forever.
 
it is not love and it is not like
nor is it smitten
just a feeling that brightens the day.

it’s electric.

heart throbbing 
heart wrenching
mind consuming
sounds.
 
in a daze
in a trance
in another state of mind
lets fall.
 
red lips 
piercing looks
drums beating infinitely. 
 
forever hours of high.
forever moves of dance.
forever the moments that define happiness.
 
lets keep
playing/dancing/loving/singing/laughing
to this heartbeat. 
 
it’s electric. 

Windowsill

the piercing bright colors
seep into my skin.
 
the cold icy breeze
breaks my mind in deep thought.
 
“what will i ever do?” she cries
“all in good time my love, all in good time.” he replies

drown

standing on the edge
and you hope to fall.
sea breeze, salt winds, ocean tides.
i need you.
 
i can hear those strings from a mile away
don’t let me drown.
cause i’m drowning in your words.
 
deep balled up pain, it’s a discomfort.
tear ducts pulse against the night light
the cold wind saves and dries. 
 
poured out on the floor is the heart.
the [...]

it’s been a while.

to be wise.
no matter how much you run away.
it comes with age. 
 
the wind, it blows.
the chimes swing in endless laughter.
a smile paints itself on your face,
as the sun shines. 
 
never dwell.
never regret.
never doubt. 
 
life goes on.
love goes on.
and your heart will eventually go on. 
 
being neutral is a first.
a feeling that is new
but also great. 
 
just give it time,
and [...]